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1. In a four-legged animal, which of the following terms is synonymous with anterior?
A. Ventral
B. Dorsal
C. Caudal
D. Frontal
E. Cranial
F. Medial
2. 2 Structures in different animals that are similar in appearance are best described as:
A. Convergent
B. Homoplastic
C. Analogus
D. Homologous
3. When standing upright with your arms at your sides, compared to your wrist, your fingers are (choose the 2 correct choices):
A. lateral
B. Distal
C. Anterior
D. Proximal
E. Superior
F. Inferior
G. Frontal
4. Which of the following is the highest level of organization in living organisms?
A. Tissue
B. System
C. Organ
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