Did Henrietta's family receive compensation for the use of her cells?
Yes
No
Not sure
They did initially, but then refused
Answer
No, Henrietta's family did not receive any compensation for the use of her cells due to the lack of informed consent and Henrietta passing away before a lawsuit could be pursued. Additionally, there were no established laws or regulations at the time that protected individuals' rights or entitled them to compensation in such situations.
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