10 Questions
What was unique about Henrietta Lacks' cells?
They were able to divide indefinitely
What was the outcome of the court ruling in Henrietta Lacks' case?
The court ruled that Lacks did not have property rights over her cells
What happened to the sperm stored by the group of men who underwent chemotherapy?
It was destroyed
What was unique about Moore's case?
Moore's cells were used to develop a new cell line
What was the outcome of Moore v. Regents of UCLA?
The court ruled that Moore had property rights over his cells
What was taken from Henrietta Lacks without her medical consent?
Cancer cells
What was the court's ruling regarding the sperm stored by the group of men?
The sperm was destroyed due to lack of consent
What was the outcome of Moore v. Regents of UCLA regarding property rights?
Moore lost property rights over the cells
What was unique about the cell line developed from Moore's spleen tissue?
It was unique to Moore's genetic makeup
What is the common theme among these cases?
Consent and autonomy in medical procedures
This quiz covers the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her consent and led to significant medical breakthroughs. It also touches on medical ethics and the rights of patients. Test your knowledge on this important topic!
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