Almost Every Language Is Spoken Slightly Differently from Place to Place.These

question 57

Multiple Choice

Almost every language is spoken slightly differently from place to place.These variations in how languages are spoken are referred to as _____.

• A) dialects
• B) accents
• C) slangs
• D) jargons
• E) lexicons

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Definitions:

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol and other hormones.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as mineralocorticoids that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source towards a less threatening object or person.