18 Questions
What is a common testing procedure used to provide data for characterization of biomaterials' mechanical properties?
Tensile test
What organization has introduced international standards for the world community regarding biomaterials?
International Standards Organization (ISO)
What is the term used to describe the ratio of stress to strain in a material?
Young's modulus
What are the two key properties of the articular cup of the hip joint mentioned in the text?
High lubricity
What is the primary goal of companies producing implants for use in humans?
Earning profits on the sale of medical devices
Why are ethical considerations important in the field of biomaterials?
They impact various aspects of biomaterials and may not have absolute answers.
What are some common assumptions made when testing traditional engineering materials?
Homogeneous, small deformations, linearly elastic
How is Young's modulus (E) used in assessing material stiffness?
It is the slope of the elastic portion of the stress-strain curve.
Why is it more challenging to determine Young's modulus in biological soft tissues compared to traditional materials?
Biological soft tissues are nonhomogeneous due to collagen and elastin fiber orientations.
What precaution is necessary when positioning biological soft tissue samples for testing?
Ensuring consistent directions in sample positioning
Why is it important for a transducer used in testing biological tissues to accommodate large movements?
Biological tissues exhibit large deformations before failure.
What specific aspect of traditional materials' stress-strain curve makes determining Young's modulus straightforward?
The linear elastic portion
What is the foreign body reaction referred to when a foreign body is present in the wound site?
Foreign body reaction
What are the special requirements for a heart valve sutured into cardiac muscle?
Geometry, size, mechanical properties, and bio-responses
How long must a catheter typically perform for according to the text?
3 days
What is the specified permeability mentioned for a dialysis membrane?
Specified permeability
What are the three categories of mechanical and performance requirements for biomaterials and devices?
i. Mechanical Performance ii. Mechanical durability iii. Physical Properties
What is the specific requirement for the flexing of a leaflet in a heart valve?
60 times per minute without tearing for the lifetime of the patient (10 years)
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