One Area of Evidence for Language as a Universal Human

question 9

Multiple Choice

One area of evidence for language as a universal human characteristic is the fact that:

• A) young children learn language from their caretakers.
• B) adults use motherese with their offspring.
• C) some animal species acquire language.
• D) all human beings, barring impairment, are capable of language learning.

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Definitions:

Na+

Sodium ion, an essential electrolyte involved in maintaining fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function.

Bicarbonate Ion

Anion (HCO3−) remaining after the dissociation of carbonic acid.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which blood cells and other particles are suspended, consisting mostly of water, proteins, and other solutes.

Concentration

The abundance of a constituent divided by the total volume of a mixture.