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Which field of study is focused on the engineering of substances that interact with biological systems for medical purposes?
Which field of study is focused on the engineering of substances that interact with biological systems for medical purposes?
- Chemistry
- Tissue engineering
- Biology
- Biomaterials science (correct)
What is the main difference between a biomaterial and a biological material?
What is the main difference between a biomaterial and a biological material?
- Biomaterials are used for therapeutic purposes, while biological materials are used for diagnostic purposes.
- Biomaterials are application-specific, while biological materials are not.
- Biomaterials are man-made, while biological materials are natural. (correct)
- Biomaterials are produced by a biological system, while biological materials are engineered.
What is the age range of the field of biomaterials science?
What is the age range of the field of biomaterials science?
- Less than 10 years old
- Between 25 and 50 years old (correct)
- Between 10 and 25 years old
- More than 50 years old
Which disciplines are encompassed by biomaterials science?
Which disciplines are encompassed by biomaterials science?
Why is it important to exercise caution when defining a biomaterial as biocompatible?
Why is it important to exercise caution when defining a biomaterial as biocompatible?
What is the term used to describe the change in size or shape of an object in engineering?
What is the term used to describe the change in size or shape of an object in engineering?
What is the term used to describe the absolute change in position of a point on an object?
What is the term used to describe the absolute change in position of a point on an object?
Which term is used to describe the relative change in external displacements on an object?
Which term is used to describe the relative change in external displacements on an object?
What is the term used to describe the relative internal change in shape of an infinitesimally small cube of material?
What is the term used to describe the relative internal change in shape of an infinitesimally small cube of material?
What is the linear relationship between stress and strain up until the yield point called?
What is the linear relationship between stress and strain up until the yield point called?
