Which term describes the state of being outside the body?

• A. External
• B. Exposure
• C. Extension
• D. Flushed

Answer: (A)

In medical terminology, directional terms describe location relative to the body’s interior. Being outside the body is described as external, indicating something located on or toward the body’s exterior. The other terms don’t capture location relative to the body: exposure refers to being subjected to something, extension is the action of straightening a joint, and flushed describes a reddened appearance from increased blood flow. External is the best fit because it directly conveys being outside the body.