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Question: How is our conceptual system produced!?
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I am not sure exactly what you mean by conceptual system but if you mean how do we produce and/or create new words, I would say by metaphor!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

When a fetus is in the womb, a genetic marker triggers a hormonal response in the mother and she produces hormones that either further the fetuses development as a female or transform the fetus into a male!. During the ensuing stages of life we develop ovaries or testicles that allow us to conceive babies ourselves or through a partner!.

You did ask about the "conceptual system" didn't you/Www@QuestionHome@Com

Which one!?
Usually trail and error plays a significant role!.
But some systems are hard wired into our neurology!.
We simply are not able to conceptualize differently because our brain structure does not allow it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com