The System of Rules That Governs How We Assign Meaning

question 17

Multiple Choice

The system of rules that governs how we assign meaning to the morphemes we use is called ________.

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

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Definitions:

Maintain Weight

The process of keeping one's body weight steady, without significant gains or losses, over time.

Fat Cells

Cells specialized in storing energy in the form of fat, also known as adipocytes, playing key roles in metabolism, hormone regulation, and insulation.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its own weight around an internally set number, making it difficult to permanently change weight significantly.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic life functions such as breathing, circulating blood, and cell production.