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Henrietta Lacks and HeLa Cells
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Henrietta Lacks and HeLa Cells

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Who is Henrietta Lacks?

  • An inventor of medical equipment
  • A scientist at John Hopkins
  • A patient whose cells were taken without consent (correct)
  • A famous astronaut

    • What name is given to Henrietta Lacks' cells in the field of science?

  • HeLa (correct)
  • John's Legacy
  • Hopkins Cells
  • Henrietta's Miracle

    • Why does the speaker mention that Henrietta Lacks' cells need to be kept frozen?

  • To preserve their freshness
  • To prevent them from dying (correct)
  • To avoid contamination
  • To reduce their growth rate

    • What is the speaker's main concern about the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells?

    <p>Her family is not receiving any financial benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Henrietta Lacks' cells have on the field of medicine?

    <p>They helped in the creation of polio vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the speaker mention that her mother's cells are 'all over the world'?

    <p>To highlight their global impact in medical research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the speaker primarily express towards the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells?

    <p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the speaker say she doesn't have it in her to fight anymore?

    <p>She has accepted the situation regarding her mother's cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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