Semiotics Refers to

question 252

Multiple Choice

Semiotics refers to

• A)a field of study in marketing linguistics that identifies the connotative meanings behind words in order to create the most effective product or brand names.
• B)a field of study in marketing linguistics that identifies the connotative meanings behind words in order to create the most effective advertising messages.
• C)a field of study that examines the correspondence between symbols and their role in the assignment of meaning for people.
• D)a field of linguistics that translates words into internationally recognized symbols to help companies carry their product message across international boundaries.
• E)the practice where a translated word or phrase is retranslated into the original language by a different interpreter to catch errors.

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Definitions:

Pancreas

A glandular organ located in the abdomen, which plays an essential role in digestion by producing enzymes and a key role in metabolism by producing insulin.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose in the liver.

Glycogen

A large, branched polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi; it is primarily stored in the liver and muscle cells.

Adrenal Medulla

Inner portion of the adrenal gland; secretes the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.