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A ________ section is produced if the body is separated into superior and inferior portions.

A) coronal
B) medial
C) frontal
D) parasagittal
E) transverse

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Option (E), A transverse section divides the body into superior and inferior parts, and is the correct term when referring to separating the body into upper and lower portions.

Step-by-step explanation:

A transverse section is produced if the body is separated into superior and inferior portions. The term 'transverse plane' refers to a plane that divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions. It is also known as a horizontal plane and results in cross-sections.

This is in contrast to a coronal or frontal plane, which divides the body into anterior and posterior sections, and a sagittal plane, which divides the body into right and left sides. A midsagittal plane would divide the body into equal right and left halves, while a parasagittal plane would result in unequal divisions.

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