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Which of the following is NOT a core concept related to the physical background of biophysics?
Which of the following is NOT a core concept related to the physical background of biophysics?
How does biomedical engineering (BME) relate to other engineering fields?
How does biomedical engineering (BME) relate to other engineering fields?
What is the main focus of biophysics in relation to biology and medicine?
What is the main focus of biophysics in relation to biology and medicine?
What is considered essential for effective communication between biomedical professionals and engineers?
What is considered essential for effective communication between biomedical professionals and engineers?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between physical factors and biological processes in biophysics?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between physical factors and biological processes in biophysics?
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What is the primary focus of biomedical studies?
What is the primary focus of biomedical studies?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of biomedical engineering?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of biomedical engineering?
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What recent advancement helps regulate heartbeats?
What recent advancement helps regulate heartbeats?
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Which of the following is an example of a non-invasive medical device?
Which of the following is an example of a non-invasive medical device?
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Which field is identified as the fastest growing within engineering?
Which field is identified as the fastest growing within engineering?
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What is a characteristic of non-invasive procedures?
What is a characteristic of non-invasive procedures?
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Which advancement is related to artificial organs?
Which advancement is related to artificial organs?
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What are lipid nanoparticles primarily designed to do?
What are lipid nanoparticles primarily designed to do?
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What technology is used by Jana Kainerstorfer's device to monitor breast cancer lesions?
What technology is used by Jana Kainerstorfer's device to monitor breast cancer lesions?
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What type of engineering combines biological principles with engineering practices?
What type of engineering combines biological principles with engineering practices?
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Which disease types are mentioned as potentially treatable by mRNA-based therapies?
Which disease types are mentioned as potentially treatable by mRNA-based therapies?
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What field does Kathryn A. Whitehead work in?
What field does Kathryn A. Whitehead work in?
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Which of the following imaging techniques was NOT mentioned in the content?
Which of the following imaging techniques was NOT mentioned in the content?
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What feature of Kainerstorfer's device makes it suitable for monitoring breast cancer lesions?
What feature of Kainerstorfer's device makes it suitable for monitoring breast cancer lesions?
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In the context of the content, what do the tiny balls of fat refer to?
In the context of the content, what do the tiny balls of fat refer to?
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Which of the following is a potential application of lipid nanoparticles?
Which of the following is a potential application of lipid nanoparticles?
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What does the prefix 'peri-' in the term 'pericarditis' mean?
What does the prefix 'peri-' in the term 'pericarditis' mean?
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Which medical term refers to the graphic recording of heart sounds?
Which medical term refers to the graphic recording of heart sounds?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
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Which term describes a condition of abnormally high blood pressure?
Which term describes a condition of abnormally high blood pressure?
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The term 'dysfunction' suggests a problem in what?
The term 'dysfunction' suggests a problem in what?
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What does the prefix 'endo-' signify in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'endo-' signify in medical terms?
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Which of the following prefixes indicates a condition that is twice or double?
Which of the following prefixes indicates a condition that is twice or double?
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What is the meaning of 'hypo-' when used as a prefix?
What is the meaning of 'hypo-' when used as a prefix?
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What prefix indicates a condition of being abnormally high?
What prefix indicates a condition of being abnormally high?
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Which suffix is used to denote a feeling or sensation?
Which suffix is used to denote a feeling or sensation?
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What prefix denotes a condition that is 'between'?
What prefix denotes a condition that is 'between'?
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Which term would describe a disease related to muscle?
Which term would describe a disease related to muscle?
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What term would describe the medical term for viewing inside the body?
What term would describe the medical term for viewing inside the body?
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What prefix indicates a condition that is 'inside' or 'within'?
What prefix indicates a condition that is 'inside' or 'within'?
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Which prefix indicates a structure that is located beside or faulty?
Which prefix indicates a structure that is located beside or faulty?
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What does the term 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terminology?
What does the term 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terminology?
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Study Notes
Biomedical Engineering
- Applies prior knowledge of research and study to solve health care problems
- Incorporates knowledge from physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and high technology
Biomedical Engineering Applications
- Focuses on areas of biology, chemistry, and engineering
- Newest field in engineering
- Fastest-growing field
History of Biomedical Engineering
- Artificial limbs were made from wood
Recent Advancements in Biomedical Engineering
- Pacemakers help the heart beat at a normal rate
- Artificial kidneys
- Non-invasive medical devices like x-rays, eye exams, CT scans, MRIs, ECGs, and Holter monitoring
Relationship with Physics
- Biophysics applies physics and engineering to study the processes in biology and medicine
- Examines the effects of physical factors on biological processes
- Uses physical methods for molecules, cells, tissues, organs and the body
- Core concepts include changes in state of the systems (P,V,T), concentrations, osmolarities, Activities, internal energy, spontaneous processes, (electro)chemical equilibrium, enzyme reactions, diffusion, permeability, and viscosity
Relationship with Other Fields of Engineering
- Biomedical engineering draws on principles from engineering, science, and technology
- Closely related to chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, measurement and control engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, physics, and more
The Importance of Common Language
- Essential for communication between disciplines like medicine and engineering
- Medical terms are international and derived from Greek and Latin
- Medical vocabulary is broken down into root words, prefixes, suffixes, and combining vowels
Medical Terminology Construction
- Pericarditis is the inflammation of the outer layer of the heart, the pericardium
- Phonocardiography is a graphic recording of heart sounds
Prefixes
- a(n)- means without, not
- anti- means against
- bi-,di- means double, two
- dys- means bad, faulty
- endo- means within, inward
- epi- means outside
- extra- means outside
- hemi- means half
- hyper- means abnormally high
- hypo- means abnormally low
- inter- means between
- intra- means within
- para- means beside, faulty
- patho- means disease
- per- means through
- peri- means around
- poly- means many
- retro- means backward
- sub- means under
Suffixes
- -esthesia means feeling
- -genesis means origination
- -ia means abnormal state
- -pathy means disease
- -plegia means paralysis
- -scope means viewing
- -trophy means development
Terms for Indicating Location and Direction
- Superior - inferior
- Distal - proximal
- Medial - lateral
- Anterior (ventral) - posterior (dorsal)
- Superficial - deep
- Afferent - efferent
- Descending - ascending
- Frontal - sagittal
- Internal - External
- Dexter - sinister
Examples of Medical and Clinical Abbreviations
- AP means anterioposterior
- I.V. means intravenous
The Future of Biomedical Engineering
- Personalized medicine
- Artificial organs
- Human-machine interfaces
- Artificial Intelligence
- Better understanding of medical conditions
- Ethical considerations
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Explore the dynamic field of biomedical engineering, which integrates principles from physics, mathematics, and biology to address healthcare challenges. This quiz covers applications, historical advancements, and the relationship with physics in the context of modern medicine.
