The "Right to Die" Issue Came to National Attention in the Early

question 48

Multiple Choice

The "right to die" issue came to national attention in the early 1990s with the landmark case involving

• A) Nancy Cruzan.
• B) Sue Rodriguez.
• C) Jane Roe.
• D) Dr. Jack Kevorkian.

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Definitions:

Oncogene

Cancer-causing gene formed by a mutation in a proto-oncogene; codes for proteins that stimulate the cell cycle and inhibit apoptosis.

Pesticides

Chemical substances used to kill, repel, or control pests, including insects, weeds, rodents, and fungi that affect plants or animals.

Ultraviolet Radiation

A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and damage to living organisms.

X-rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of UV rays, commonly used in medicine for imaging internal structures.