Moral issues & Ethical Considerations

Question 1

Stem cells divide to form more cells called?

Answer 1

daughter cells

Question 2

Master cells of the body.

Answer 2

Stem cells

Question 3

[3] Sources of Stem Cells

[EAA]

Answer 3

1. Embryonic Stem Cells
2. Adult Stem Cells of Somatic Cells
3. Amniotic Fluid

Question 4

These stem cells come from the embryos (4-5 days old), called BLASTOCYST, with about 150 cells. This cells have the GREATEST POTENTIAL TO DIVIDE.

[stem cells]

Answer 4

Embryonic Stem Cells

Question 5

These stem cells are found in BONE MARROW of adult and in placentas and umbilical cords of infants.

Answer 5

Adult Stem Cells

Question 6

This stem cells have been successfully used to TREAT RARE GENETIC DISEASES.

[stem cells]

Answer 6

Adult Stem Cells or Somatic Cells

Question 7

These are sample of cells that are drawn from pregnant women, such procedure is called amniocentesis.

[stem cells]

Answer 7

Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells

Question 8

Greek word- ‘’eu’’

Answer 8

easy

Question 9

‘’thanatos’’

Answer 9

death

Question 10

Refers to the practice of ending a life in a manner which relieves pain and suffering.

Answer 10

Euthanasia

Question 11

Easy death which also called mercy killing.

Answer 11

Euthanasia

Question 12

[2] Types of Euthanasia

[CO]

Answer 12

1. Euthanasia by commission
2. Euthanasia by omission

Question 13

The active euthanasia.

[euthanasia]

Answer 13

Euthanasia by commission

Question 14

Refers to the ‘’positive’’ act of causing death that is geared towards termination of pain and suffering.

[euthanasia]

Answer 14

Euthanasia by commission

Question 15

The passive euthanasia.

[euthanasia]

Answer 15

Euthanasia by omission

Question 16

Refers to the ‘’ negative’’ act of causing death that is geared towards termination of pain and suffering.

[euthanasia]

Answer 16

Euthanasia by omission

Question 17

[5] Classification of Euthanasia

[VNI, PA]

Answer 17

1. Voluntary euthanasia
2. Non-voluntary euthanasia
3. Involuntary euthanasia
4. Passive euthanasia
5. Active euthanasia

Question 18

Euthanasia conducted with the CONSENT of the patient.

[classification of euthanasia]

Answer 18

Voluntary euthanasia

Question 19

Euthanasia conducted where the CONSENT of the patient is UNAVAILABLE. (ex. child euthanasia)

[classification of euthanasia]

Answer 19

Non-voluntary euthanasia

Question 20

Conducted AGAINST THE WILL of the patient.

[classification of euthanasia]

Answer 20

Involuntary euthanasia

Question 21

Entails the withholding of COMMON TREATMENT such as antibiotics, necessary for the continuance of life.

[classification of euthanasia]

Answer 21

Passive euthanasia

Question 22

Entails the use of LETHAL SUBSTANCES or that which forces to kill and is the most controversial means.

[classification of euthanasia]

Answer 22

Active euthanasia

Question 23

Genetic control, therapy and surgery (control bad genes)

[genetic engineering]

Answer 23

Genetic interventions

Question 24

First mammal to be cloned.

Answer 24

Sheep

Question 25

It is the creation of a genetic copy of a sequence of DNA or the entire genome. Refers to as Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT)

Answer 25

Cloning

Question 26

[2] Possible uses of cloning [TR]

Answer 26

1. Therapeutic 2. Reproductive

Question 27

Cloning for therapy will be the most promising application of the SCNT. [possible uses of cloning]

Answer 27

Therapeutic cloning

Question 28

Cloning for creating human embryo with the intentions of gestating them in full-grown human beings. [possible uses of cloning]

Answer 28

Reproductive cloning

Question 29

[3] Main routes to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 29

1. Contraception 2. Contra gestion 3. Abortion

Question 30

The PREVENTION OF FERTILIZATION of ovum by the sperm cells. [routes to prevent pregnancy]

Answer 30

Contraception

Question 31

The PREVENTION OF IMPLANTATION of the blastocyst. [routes to prevent pregnancy]

Answer 31

Contragestion

Question 32

The chemical or surgical induction of the developing embryo or fetus. [routes to prevent pregnancy]

Answer 32

Abortion

Question 33

AKA Laboratory fertilization.

Answer 33

In Vitro Fertilization

Question 34

Controversial to some religions as it appears as a DEVIATION OF THE NATURAL PROCESS of fertilization.

Answer 34

In Vitro Fertilization

Question 35

A technique of matching willing donors to compatible recipients. [reasons for donation & its ethical issues]

Answer 35

"paired exchange"

Question 36

‘’altruistic’’ is giving a donation to someone not well-known to the donor. [reasons for donation & its ethical issues]

Answer 36

Good Samaritan

Question 37

Donors get money or other compensation in exchange for their organs. [reasons for donation & its ethical issues]

Answer 37

Compensated donation

Question 38

Deceased family member requests an organ be given to a specific donor. [reasons for donation & its ethical issues]

Answer 38

Allocation of donated organs

Question 39

Varies authorities harvest organs from those who are DEEMED UNDESIRABLE, such as the prison population. [reasons for donation & its ethical issues]

Answer 39

Forced donation