Biomedical Engineering Quiz # 1

What is Bio-inspired computing?

A type of artificial intelligence

A field of study which seeks to solve computer science problems using models of biology

A method of coding genetic algorithms

A type of computer programming language

What is a brain-brain interface?

Direct communication pathway between the brain of one animal and the brain of another animal

A device that records brain waves

A method of controlling the brain with electrical signals

A computer that directly interfaces with the brain

What are the molecules used in biological computers?

DNA and proteins

RNA and carbohydrates

Sodium and potassium

Hydrogen and helium

What are Biological Computers composed of?

Copper

Biologically derived molecules, such as DNA and proteins

Silicon

Carbon

What field has enabled the development of biocomputers?

Astrophysics

Nanobiotechnology

Quantum Mechanics

Electromagnetism

What is Biomedical engineering also known as?

Pharmaceutical Engineering

Medical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Bioengineering

What is biomedical engineering?

The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes

The study of biochemistry

Combining chemistry with medical science

Studying the behaviour of living organisms

What is monitoring in medicine used for?

Diagnosing medical issues

Observation of a disease, condition or one or several medical parameters over time

Treating medical issues

Administering medications

What is a therapy or medical treatment?

Attempted remediation of a health problem

Meeting with a doctor

Diagnosis of a health problem

Diagnosis of a disease

What is the specialty within biomedical engineering responsible for using medical technology to optimize healthcare delivery?

System engineering

Biotechnology engineering

Genetic engineering

Clinical engineering

What is the purpose of Medical Diagnosis?

To provide general information about health

To measure the effectiveness of treatments

To determine which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs

To provide treatments to patients

What is Genetics?

The study of how certain features pass from parents to their offspring

The study of animals

The study of plants

A branch of mathematics

What is the specialty of Prosthetics?

Administers medications

Diagnoses and treats medical conditions

Designs, constructs and fits artificial limbs and body parts

Designs and creates medical equipment

What type of cell is a Stem Cell?

Specialized cell

Neural cell

Cancer cell

Simple cell

What is Biomedical Engineering the application of?

Science, math and engineering

Art, design and engineering

Physics, mathematics and chemistry

Medicine, biology and chemistry

What is the main purpose of bioengineering?

To apply the engineering design process to biology and medicine

To develop medical treatments

To create biological weapons

To design artificial organs

What is the shape of Agrobacterium tumefaciens?

Rod-shaped

Spherical

Cocci-shaped

Ellipsoidal

What are biobased products?

Automobiles or bicycles

Refined fuels such as oil or natural gas

Fuels, chemicals, building materials, or electric power or heat produced from biological material(s)

Plastics, paper, metals, and glass

What is the concept of Biological boundaries?

Differentiates one organism from another and suggests that organisms cannot or should not exchange genetic material

Differentiates one species from another and suggests that species cannot or should not exchange genetic material

Differentiates one species from another and suggests that species must exchange genetic material

Differentiates one organism from another and suggests that organisms can exchange genetic material

What is Biotechnology?

A type of computer software used to analyze data

A field focusing on the use of living organisms to create useful products

A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development

A method of studying the environment and its impacts

What is the lowest denomination of life?

Atom

Molecule

DNA

Cell

What is additive manufacturing?

CNC machining

Subtractive manufacturing

Printing the part with lasers

Casting and welding the metal

What are bioartificial organs?

Man-made hearts augmented with stem cells

Artificial organs that are composites of biomaterials and cells.

Mechanical organs created to mimic the body's functions

Synthetic organs made entirely out of biomaterials

What are biocompatible coated materials used for?

Surgical gloves

Dental and bone implants

Drug delivery

Artificial organ replacement

What are biocompatible materials used for?

Replace or repair body tissue or bodily functions

Insect control

Making medicine

Disease treatment

What is bioengineering?

A branch of medicine focusing on the use of artificial organs

An interdisciplinary field that uses plants to improve human health

A discipline that applies engineering principles of design and analysis to biological systems and biomedical technologies

A type of technology focusing on genetic engineering

What can an Anaesthesia machine be used for?

MRI

X-ray

Inhalation anesthesia

Cryosurgery

What is an apnea monitor primarily used for?

Assessing respiration rate

Treating sleep apnea

Monitoring body temperature

Detecting cessation of breathing

What is a blood warmer used for?

Cleaning blood product

Storing blood product

Cooling blood product

Warming blood product

What is electrocautery equipment used for?

Surgical incision

Suturing of flesh

Cauterization of tissue

Dental extraction