Pain in an arm and leg on the same side of the body is termed:
A) bilateral.
B) contralateral.
C) ipsilateral.
D) homeostasis.

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Ipsilateral refers to pain or symptoms that occur on the same side of the body. In this case, the pain is in both the arm and leg on the same side of the body, making ipsilateral the correct term. Bilateral refers to pain or symptoms occurring on both sides of the body, while contralateral means pain occurring on the opposite side of the body. Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body.

Pain in an Arm and Leg on the Same Side