The Use of Embryonic Stem Cells Has Generated Great Controversy

question 91

Multiple Choice

The use of embryonic stem cells has generated great controversy in the United States because

• A)embryonic stem cell products have a limited availability and seem to be more commonly distributed to those who can better afford to pay the high costs.
• B)the treatments are considered experimental and are routinely rejected by insurance carriers.
• C)such cells can only be harvested from human embryos, which many citizens believe have moral status and a unique life potential.
• D)the U.S. government has enacted and maintains severe prohibitions regarding any research with these tissues.

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Drive Wheels

Wheels that receive power from the vehicle's engine or motor to propel the vehicle forward or backward.

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Input Shaft

The shaft that transfers power from an external source (like an engine) into a gearbox or transmission to be distributed to the machinery.

Shift Bar Housing

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