Which of the Following Arguments Is True Regarding the Reason

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments is true regarding the reason that in our modern society there still is considerable uncertainty surrounding the moral standing of reproductive materials and the embryo at various developmental stages?

• A) Government agencies still condone child abuse when it falls within the domain of family privacy.
• B) Debate still centers on if pre-birth entities deserve the same moral consideration as animal entities.
• C) Questions still arise whether already-born children are fully established members of our moral community.
• D) Humane treatment of animals is still not enforced, despite laws and campaigns to provide protection.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, responsible for complex behaviors and functions, including thought, emotion, and sensory processing.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, crucial for the processing of emotions, especially fear and pleasure.