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Biomedical Day 10

Biomedical Engineering Day 10

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Titanium is a good choice for a prosthesis because: It does not rust
The part of the body that fits into the socket is called the: stump
Professional Engineer, or PE, represents: a state license
The skin, or glove of a prosthetic, is made from: silicone
Anesthetic is: a drug
An acute myocardial infarction is a: heart attack
A soldier getting a replacement limb would probably be fitted by: An O&P specialist
During kidney dialysis, the patient’s blood is: Filtered so that red blood cells are returned to the body
The oxygen meter measures oxygen in a patient’s blood by: Comparing how much infrared light is absorbed by the body
Engineers who design prosthetic hands studied how many fingers are required to perform most tasks. Which fingers are these? Thumb and 2 fingers
What function do the kidneys perform related to blood? Clean it
The reason for choosing a slippery material for joint replacement is: The bones can slide easily
If a limb needs to be removed surgically, the operation is called: amputation
Engineers who design prosthetic and orthotic devices work in an area called: Bioengineering
New materials for making prosthetics include: Carbon fiber, silicone, and plastics
A surgical stent: Holds an artery open
An orthotic is a device that: Supports injured body parts
The long chains in polyethylene make it suitable material for a product that needs to be: Strong
_________ refers to the physics of what happens when something is subjected to force and motion. mechanics
New limbs are made from materials that are: Strong, flexible and lightweight
Arteriosclerosis is: A hardening of the arteries caused by fat deposits on the walls of the arteries.
A blood clot is: A clump of cells that break off and block an artery
Prosthetic hands and fingers are known as: Prosthetic digits
Myoelectric refers to: The body’s electric signals that control muscles
A membrane is similar to: A screen
Created by: kfloyd
 

 



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