Prelim

Question 1

embryo

Answer 1

earliest stage of develpoment

Question 2

status of the embryo

Answer 2

what is the embryos position regarding how much of human it is

Question 3

moral issue

Answer 3

problem

Question 4

three areas on specification

Answer 4

therapeutic, research and reproductive

Question 5

reproductive IVF
what is IVF

Answer 5

medical procedure to help people with fertility issues to make a baby.

IVF stands for in virto fertlization

Question 6

3 moral issues surrounding embryos and reproductive use

Answer 6

frozen embryos:
what should happen to unused embryos. Some people think it’s wrong to freeze embryos because they believe it treats embryos like objects.

Abortion:
A common moral issue is whether it is right or wrong to end a pregnancy, especially in the early stages when the embryo is very small.

Surrogacy:
Surrogacy is when a woman carries a baby for another person or couple. The moral issue is whether this is fair or can lead to exploitation

Question 7

whats the therapeutic use of embryos

Answer 7

The therapeutic use of embryos refers to using embryos in medical research or treatment to help improve human health

Question 8

3 moral issues surrounding embryos and theraputic use

Answer 8

What should happen to unused embryos?
should embryos be used for research?
Is it right to create embryos for research or treatment?

Question 9

what is reserch use of embryos? the two examples

Answer 9

cloning
genetic profiling

Question 10

3 moral issues surrounding embryo use and research

Answer 10

some worry that embryos might be treated as tools for scientific gain

destroying or manipulating embryos

embryos are living beings and should be treated with respect,

Question 11

4 christian uses why theyre against embryo use

Answer 11

sanctity of life
respect for gods creation
god made man in his own image
thou shall not murder

Question 12

give a quote to back up christian views

Answer 12

‘your bodies are the temple of the holy spirit’

Question 13

3 reasons why humanists support embryo use

Answer 13

humanists support embryo use because it can help people, is based on logical thinking, and allows people to make their own choices.

Question 14

3 reasons why utilitarianisms support embryo use

Answer 14

Many will say that use of embryos is acceptable provided that it will maximise happiness for the greatest number of people

help people with diseases, and therefore bring more happiness to society.

If it helps a lot of people, then it might be seen as the right choice.

Question 15

3 reasons why peter singer supports embryo use

Answer 15

Singer argues that embryos, especially in the early stages of development, do not have the same moral status as fully developed humans.

embryos dont have personhood

Question 16

who is the BMA

Answer 16

british medical assosiation

Question 17

give 3 reasons why the BMA supports embryo use

Answer 17

The BMA believes that embryo research can lead to important scientific discoveries

scientists can better understand the causes of infertility and improve the success rates of treatments,

it is tightly regulated by laws, such as the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act.