When a Physician Administers Medication to Relieve Severe Pain in a Terminally

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a physician administers medication to relieve severe pain in a terminally ill patient,and the medication also hastens the patient's death,the situation is called

• A)physician-assisted suicide.
• B)passive euthanasia.
• C)double effect.
• D)active euthanasia.

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Definitions:

Granulosa Cells

Specialized cells within the ovary that surround developing eggs (oocytes) and secrete hormones necessary for oocyte maturation and regulation of the menstrual cycle.

Androgens

Male sex hormones, such as testosterone, that are responsible for the development of male physical characteristics and reproductive functions.

GnRH Receptors

Receptors that bind Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, playing a critical role in the regulation of reproductive processes.

Ovulation

The phase in the menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary, making it available for fertilization.