What Is Voluntary Euthanasia

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is voluntary euthanasia?

• A) an assisted death where the person has not expressed his or her preference
• B) an assisted death where the subject is competent, informed, and, without being pressured, asks to have his or her life ended
• C) an assisted death where the person made an informed choice and expressed his or her refusal to accept assistance in dying
• D) an assisted death where a comatose patient has life support removed without prior consent

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Definitions:

Cartilaginous Synarthroses

Joints that are connected entirely by cartilage, allowing for very limited movement, such as the intervertebral discs in the spine.

Synovial Joints

Highly movable joints that are enclosed within a synovial capsule, producing a fluid that lubricates the joint to reduce friction.

Meniscus

A crescent-shaped cartilage found in certain joints, such as the knee, that acts as a cushion and stabilizes the joint.

Elbow

The joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm, allowing for the bending and extending of the arm.