Historical Context and Scientific Significance in "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" Quiz

Test your knowledge on Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells. Explore medical ethics and scientific significance in 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'.

#1

Who was Henrietta Lacks?

A renowned scientist
A medical researcher
An African American woman
A European monarch
#2

What year did Henrietta Lacks die?

1951
1960
1975
1980
#3

What is the name of the author of 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'?

Maya Angelou
Rebecca Skloot
Toni Morrison
Alice Walker
#4

In what state was Henrietta Lacks born?

Maryland
Virginia
New York
Georgia
#5

What type of cancer did Henrietta Lacks have?

Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Cervical cancer
Colon cancer
#6

What scientific breakthrough was facilitated by Henrietta Lacks' cells?

Cloning
DNA fingerprinting
Stem cell research
Polio vaccine development
#7

Which researcher was instrumental in the cultivation of HeLa cells?

Jonas Salk
George Gey
Francis Crick
Rosalind Franklin
#8

Which of the following diseases was not studied using HeLa cells?

Cancer
Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Alzheimer's disease
#9

What is the full name of the cell line derived from Henrietta Lacks' cells?

Helen Lane
Helena Grace
Henrietta Lacks
HeLa
#10

What was the occupation of Henrietta Lacks' husband, David Lacks?

Factory worker
Farmer
Construction worker
Taxi driver
#11

What ethical concerns arise from the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells?

Informed consent
Patient confidentiality
Biopiracy
Conflict of interest
#12

Which organization issued guidelines in response to the ethical issues raised by the HeLa cells case?

World Health Organization
National Institutes of Health
Food and Drug Administration
European Union
#13

What was the primary concern of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study?

Cancer research
Infectious diseases
Ethical treatment of research subjects
Long-term effects of untreated syphilis
#14

What legal action did Henrietta Lacks' family take regarding the commercialization of HeLa cells?

They filed a lawsuit
They wrote a letter of protest
They founded a nonprofit organization
They did not take any legal action
#15

What is the name of the scientist who discovered the HPV vaccine using HeLa cells?

Jonas Salk
George Gey
Harald zur Hausen
Robert Koch

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