Henrietta Lacks and Her Medical History Quiz
Test your knowledge on Henrietta Lacks' story, her immortal cells, medical breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas in bioethics.
#1
Who was Henrietta Lacks?
A famous actress
A renowned scientist
A patient whose cells were used in medical research
A political leader
#2
In which year were Henrietta Lacks' cells taken without her consent?
#3
What type of cancer did Henrietta Lacks have?
Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Leukemia
Colon cancer
#4
What is the full name of Henrietta Lacks' husband?
David Lacks
Walter Lacks
John Lacks
William Lacks
#5
Where was Henrietta Lacks treated for her cancer?
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Mayo Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
Massachusetts General Hospital
#6
What is the name given to the immortal cell line derived from Henrietta Lacks' cells?
HeLa cells
HL cells
Henrietta cells
ImmortalLacks cells
#7
Which disease was being researched using Henrietta Lacks' cells?
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Diabetes
Alzheimer's
#8
Who was the researcher responsible for culturing Henrietta Lacks' cells?
Jonas Salk
James Watson
George Gey
Francis Crick
#9
What is the approximate number of HeLa cells that were produced from Henrietta Lacks' tumor?
#10
Which medical research field primarily benefited from the use of HeLa cells?
Neurology
Cardiology
Oncology
Endocrinology
#11
What was the name of the book that brought attention to Henrietta Lacks' story?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Secret Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Hidden Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Untold Life of Henrietta Lacks
#12
What was the first major medical breakthrough achieved using HeLa cells?
Polio vaccine development
Discovery of DNA structure
In vitro fertilization
Cloning of animals
#13
What ethical issue arose from the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells without her knowledge or consent?
Informed consent in medical research
Genetic engineering
Patient confidentiality
Access to healthcare
#14
What is the main reason HeLa cells became famous in the scientific community?
They were the first human cells to be cloned
They could divide indefinitely outside the body
They were resistant to all known diseases
They were used in the first successful gene therapy
#15
Which scientist made significant discoveries about the behavior of HeLa cells in microgravity?
Carl Sagan
Albert Einstein
Stephen Hawking
Judith Miles
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