Withholding Food or Liquids in Order to End a Patient's

question 27

Multiple Choice

Withholding food or liquids in order to end a patient's life is

• A) passive euthanasia.
• B) active euthanasia.
• C) illegal in all states.
• D) somewhere in between passive and active euthanasia.

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

Hormone released from parafollicular cells that acts on tissues to cause a decrease in blood levels of calcium ions.

Osteoclast Activity

The process involving osteoclast cells breaking down bone tissue, playing a critical role in bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.

Serum Phosphate Levels

The concentration of phosphate ions in the blood, important for bone health and energy storage and release.

Transport Process

The movement of substances across cell membranes or within cells, including methods such as passive diffusion, active transport, and bulk transport.