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josy
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 Posted: 04/30/06 - 00:00 Post subject: Is a Fetus a Human Being? |
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I really don’t understand what is fetus. Is it human being or not? Does it have DNA or not? Can anyone help me with this? I am still in process or learning and the stories I’ve been hearing are too confusing.
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margette
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| Posted: 05/03/06 - 16:42 Post subject: |
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Well, according to what I’ve learned fetus is human, in the sense that it contains human DNA. However, a fetus, like an embryo, is not a human being, as it has no means of independent physiological existence. So, it is a potential human being, just like an acorn is a potential oak tree. It does not have physiological independence outside its host, the pregnant woman, but fetus contains all the organs and has the basic human form.
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Carifairy
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| Posted: 05/04/06 - 01:02 Post subject: |
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A fetus is "human" it certainyl isn't anyhting else... But it is not a human being, a person if you will..I believe anyways...
A FETUS cannot live on its own until viability which is approx 22-23 weeks, but even then there is less than a 20% chance it can live at that stage.
OF course abortion is restricted at 23+ weeks in most states. |
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