The Basic Units of Sounds in a Language Are Referred

question 133

Multiple Choice

The basic units of sounds in a language are referred to as:

• A) semantics
• B) morphemes
• C) syntax
• D) phonemes

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Definitions:

Vasomotor Sympathetic

Pertaining to the control of blood vessel diameter by the sympathetic nervous system, affecting blood flow and pressure.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings located in the walls of blood vessels and the heart that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure by reducing the volume of blood flow.

Growth Hormone

Hormone that stimulates general growth of the individual; stimulates cellular amino acid uptake and protein synthesis; also called somatotropin.