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The basis for communication in anatomy and physiology assumes
- the person is lying down.

Introduction:
Anatomy is related to body structure and function. It includes the study of cells, tissue, bones skeletal system, and organ system. It is distinct from physiology. It is the study of the function of the whole body and parts of the body. It focuses on the mechanisms and metabolic processes that occur in different organs of the body.
Answer to Problem 1PL
Correct answer:
The correct answer is option (c) Anatomical position.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option (c). Anatomical position. In the anatomical position, the muscles are in minimum tension. It is erect or standing up position in humans. It is used as an initial point for physiological and anatomical descriptions and communications of the body. So, the correct answer is option (c).
Explanation for incorrect answer:
Option (a). The person is lying down. The lying position of a person is termed as supine and prone in which their body is supported by the surface underneath. It does not support the basis for communication, whereas it simply means the muscles of the body is in resting position. So, this is an incorrect option.
Option (b). Relative positions. The position defined concerning another position. Anatomical position describes the relative positions of body parts. The relative positions are ventral, dorsal, cranial, caudal and superficial positions. Also, it does involve physiological functioning. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (d). The person is sleeping. It is a state of reduced awareness and response. Sleeping is also associated with reduced movement in the human body. It is not a part of anatomical communication. So, this is an incorrect answer.
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