What Did Karen Ann Quinlan and Terri Schaivo Have in Common

question 152

Multiple Choice

What did Karen Ann Quinlan and Terri Schaivo have in common?

• A) Their situations demonstrated that there is only one legitimate definition of death.
• B) They both demonstrated that once machines used to keep an individual alive are terminated, death is swift.
• C) Their situations were the basis for two of the most famous right-to-life cases in the past few decades.
• D) They both regained consciousness and lived normal lives after having been in comas for over 10 years.

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Definitions:

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye that controls how much light enters the eye.

Dilates

Refers to the action of something expanding or becoming wider, typically in the context of body parts such as pupils or blood vessels.

Constricts

Describes the process of becoming narrower, tightened, or to cause something to become smaller or more restricted.

Bright Sunlight

A term describing intense, direct sunlight, often associated with positive effects on mood and health but can also pose risks such as sunburn or heatstroke.