Which Statement Accurately Characterizes an Ethical Consideration Surrounding Human Genetics

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately characterizes an ethical consideration surrounding human genetics?

• A) Nonrelatives are more likely than relatives to carry the same harmful alleles.
• B) Genetic discrimination is not yet possible, even with all the known effects of genetic information.
• C) In the current ethical climate, genetic privacy is not a significant concern.
• D) Consanguineous matings are prohibited by half of U.S. states due to the increased risk of autosomal recessive alleles.
• E) Most insurance companies have instituted policies against keeping genetic information on their policy holders.

Recognize the impact of adolescent brain development on behavior and emotional processing.

Understand the health risks associated with poor dietary habits and sleep patterns in adolescence.

Recognize the signs and implications of common eating disorders among adolescents.

Identify effective treatments and recovery statistics for eating disorders.

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Definitions:

Native Culture

The traditional customs, practices, beliefs, and languages of the first inhabitants of a region or country.

Pluralism

A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.

Immigrant Generation

The cohort of immigrants and their descendants identifying with the initial migration phase.

Old Country

A term often used by immigrants or descendants referring nostalgically to the country of their or their ancestors' origin.