The Term "Euthanasia" Means

question 49

Multiple Choice

The term "euthanasia" means :

• A) withdrawing artificial life support.
• B) following the advance directive not to administer CPR or artificially prolonging the dying process.
• C) providing emergency treatment.
• D) taking deliberate action that results in death.

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Definitions:

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced primarily by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Thymosin

A hormone produced by the thymus gland that plays a role in the development and differentiation of T lymphocytes, crucial for the adaptive immune system.

Mineralcorticoids

A class of steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal glands that regulate sodium and potassium balance in the body.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium uptake by bone tissue.