This Term Refers to How Meaning Is Derived from Words

question 137

Multiple Choice

This term refers to how meaning is derived from words and sentences:

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

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Definitions:

Cryptorchidism

A condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum in male mammals, potentially leading to fertility issues.

Blood-Testis Barrier

A physical barrier formed by Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testicles, crucial for protecting developing sperm from harmful substances and immune reactions.

Sustentacular Cells

Supportive cells found in various tissues, such as the male reproductive system, providing nourishment and support to other cells.

Primary Spermatocytes

Male germ cells that have undergone meiotic division I, leading to the formation of secondary spermatocytes.