Henrietta Lacks Prologue

What is the significance of the name "HeLa" in the context of the passage?

• It is the name of the photographer who took Henrietta Lacks' picture.

• It is the code name given to the first immortal human cells.

• It is the name of Henrietta Lacks' hometown.

• It is the name of the hospital where Henrietta Lacks was treated.

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Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the impact of Henrietta Lacks' cells on medicine?

• They were used to create a new type of cancer treatment.

• They changed the future of medicine by being the first immortal human cells.

• They were used to develop a new type of photography.

• They were used to create a new type of dress suit.

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Why might the photo of Henrietta Lacks be significant in scientific communities?

• It is a rare example of 1940s fashion.

• It represents the first known case of a tumor in medical history.

• It is associated with the discovery of the first immortal human cells.

• It is the only known photo of Henrietta Lacks.

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What does the passage suggest about the identity of Henrietta Lacks in scientific literature?

• She is always correctly identified by her real name.

• She is often misidentified or not named at all.

• She is known for her contributions to photography.

• She is recognized for her fashion sense.

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What does the passage imply about the condition of Henrietta Lacks' health at the time the photo was taken?

• She was completely healthy and unaware of any illness.

• She was aware of her tumor but chose to ignore it.

• She was unaware of the tumor growing inside her.

• She had already begun treatment for her tumor.

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How does the passage describe the appearance of Henrietta Lacks in the photo?

• She looks tired and worn out.

• She is smiling with hands on hips, wearing a neatly pressed dress suit.

• She is frowning and appears worried.

• She is sitting down with a book in her hand.

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What does the passage reveal about the public recognition of Henrietta Lacks' contribution to science?

• She is widely recognized and celebrated in public events.

• Her contribution is often overlooked or misattributed.

• She is known only in her local community.

• Her contribution is recognized only in fashion magazines.

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What is the significance of the caption beneath Henrietta Lacks' photo?

• It provides the exact date the photo was taken.

• It lists the various names by which she is known.

• It describes the type of dress she is wearing.

• It explains the medical condition she had.

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What does the passage suggest about the availability of Henrietta Lacks' photo?

• It is a rare photo that is not widely seen.

• It has appeared hundreds of times in various publications.

• It is only available in medical textbooks.

• It is kept in a private collection and not shared publicly.

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What can be inferred about the time period when the photo of Henrietta Lacks was taken?

• It was taken in the early 1900s.

• It was taken in the late 1940s.

• It was taken in the 1960s.

• It was taken in the 1980s.

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