Henrietta Lacks and Cancer Cells

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What was taken from Henrietta Lacks' body without her knowledge or consent?

A cervical cancer cell

Where did the doctor meet Henrietta Lacks?

At Johns Hopkins Hospital

What was unusual about Henrietta Lacks' cells?

They were immortal

What was the doctor's purpose in taking Henrietta Lacks' cells?

To study cancer

What was the outcome of taking Henrietta Lacks' cells?

Many scientific breakthroughs were made

This quiz is about the story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge and led to significant medical breakthroughs. It covers her story, the controversy surrounding her cells, and the medical implications.

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