In Order to Judge Whether an Act of Either Killing

question 27

Multiple Choice

In order to judge whether an act of either killing or letting die is justified or unjustified, we need to know information about:

• A) The actor's motive
• B) The act's consequences
• C) The patient's preferences
• D) The circumstances
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Aerobic Capacity

The maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during a specified period of usually intense exercise, a measure of cardiovascular fitness.

Fat Decreases

A reduction in the amount of adipose tissue in the body, which can be due to diet, exercise, or metabolic factors.

Fatty Deposits

Accumulations of fat within the body, often in specific areas such as the arteries, liver, or around the abdomen, which can impact health.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.