When the Value of a Human Life Is Calculated According

question 322

Multiple Choice

When the value of a human life is calculated according to the economic contribution a person makes to society (as reflected in her income-earning potential) , the troubling implication is that

• A)it is possible for a retired or disabled person to have no value to society.
• B)economists are more valuable than entrepreneurs.
• C)retired people who volunteer in their communities are more valuable than physicians.
• D)all workers have equal value.

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Definitions:

Homologous

Relating to or derived from a similar origin, especially referring to structures that have the same evolutionary background but may serve different functions.

Cul-de-sac

A blind alley or dead-end street, but in anatomy, it refers to a sac- or pouch-like cavity or space that is closed at one end.

Puncture

The act of making a small hole in something, often for medical reasons such as to draw blood or administer medication.

Surgical

Related to or used for medical operations that involve cutting into the body to treat diseases or injuries.