The System of Rules That Governs How We Combine Words

question 119

Multiple Choice

The system of rules that governs how we combine words to form grammatical sentences is called ______.

• A) syntax
• B) semantics
• C) morphology
• D) phonology

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Definitions:

Capillary Permeability

The ability of substances to pass through the tiny blood vessels known as capillaries, either entering or exiting the bloodstream.

Chemotaxis

Attraction of living protoplasm (cells) to chemical stimuli.

Vasodilation

Increased diameter of blood vessels.

Histamine

A compound released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.