What Directional Term Would You Use to Indicate the Ankle

question 38

Multiple Choice

What directional term would you use to indicate the ankle if the knee is your point of reference?

• A)External
• B)Distal
• C)Internal
• D)Proximal

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Definitions:

Feedback Mechanisms

Biological processes that regulate physiological functions through a system of checks and balances, including positive and negative feedback loops.

Hormone Present

Refers to the existence or concentration of hormones in the body, which are chemical messengers that regulate physiological activities.

Atrophy

The decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue, often due to disease, injury, or lack of use.

Posterior Pituitary

The back part of the pituitary gland that releases hormones, such as oxytocin and vasopressin, directly into the bloodstream.