The Term Applied to the Back Portion of the Body

question 33

Multiple Choice

The term applied to the back portion of the body or body part is:

• A) anterior.
• B) posterior.
• C) cephalic.
• D) caudal.

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Definitions:

Lanugo

Lanugo is fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus or a newborn as a form of insulation, which is usually shed before or shortly after birth.

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy.

Estrogen

A collection of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in regulating the female reproductive system and the development of secondary sexual traits.

Parturition

Parturition is the process of childbirth, encompassing the stages of labor and delivery through which a baby is born.