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Chapter 18: Bioengineering

Self-Check Quiz

1.
Bioengineering is the practice of engineering to
A)enhance acoustic (sound) quality in enclosed spaces.
B)solve problems in biology, medicine, health, and related fields.
C)build earthquake-resistant structures.
D)seek life in other parts of the universe.
2.
Artificial arms, legs, and hands are examples of
A)sutures.
B)diagnostic devices.
C)prostheses.
D)implants.
3.
Which medical procedure is not a type of imaging technology?
A)EKG
B)CT scan
C)MRI
D)ultrasound scan
4.
Which professional consultant could help an employer maximize an office environment for health and productivity of workers?
A)social worker
B)contractor
C)ergonomics specialist
D)benefits specialist
5.
Which activity is an example of bioprocessing?
A)building a bookcase
B)baking bread
C)painting a house
D)using a computer
6.
Why are titanium and woven acrylic used in implants?
A)They are cheap and abundant.
B)They don't conduct electricity.
C)They don't dissolve in most fluids.
D)The immune system typically won't reject them.
7.
Organisms that can be used to bioprocess environmental pollution include bacteria and
A)vertebrates.
B)mollusks.
C)algae.
D)amphibians.
8.
A hydraulic power system would most likely be used in a(n)
A)cochlear implant.
B)pacemaker.
C)artificial hip joint.
D)prosthetic leg.
9.
Which phrase best describes a myoelectric prosthetic device?
A)powered to apply greater force than is natural in a human limb
B)capable of responding to nerve signals received from the brain
C)designed never to wear out
D)clad in natural-looking synthetic "skin"
10.
What implant placed deep in the inner ear restores hearing to some hearing-impaired people?
A)cochlear implant
B)tympanic implant
C)deep skull implant
D)audio-assist implant
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