EBME 306 EXAM BUNDLE 2024!!

Define biomaterial - ANSWERAny substance, other than a drug, or combination of substances, synthesized or natural in origin which can be used for any period of time, as a whole or part of the system, which treats, augments, or replaces any tissue organ or function of the body. (is in contact with li...

Degree of polymerization: - ANSWERnumber of structural units in the chain Homopolymer - ANSWERpolymer structure contains same repeating unit Heteropolymer - ANSWERpolymer structure contains different repeating units Copolymer - ANSWERa polymer derived from more than one species of monomer ...

Medical Device - ANSWERAny equipment, instrument, implant, material, or apparatus used in the diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of human beings. Class 1 Medical Device - ANSWERLow risk; not intended to support or sustain life; do NOT need to be reviewed by FDA before marketing Class 2 Medica...

What class device would a 'Drug Eluting Arterial Stent' be classified as? A) Class II device B) Class I device C) Class III device D) Class IV device - ANSWERD) Class IV device A suitable staining agent for a blood smear is: A) Gram's Stain B) Masson's Trichrome Stain C) H&E Stain D) ...

Class 1 - ANSWERLow risk devices that don't require FDA approval before marketing Ex: Clamps or Bandaids Class 2 - ANSWERMore risk than Class 1 but not life sustaining Ex: surgical needles Class 3 - ANSWERLife sustaining Ex: heart valve Combination Product - ANSWERusually drug+device Ex: c...

What are the 3 main classes of biomaterials? - ANSWERMetals, ceramics, and polymers Name 4 natural biomaterials - ANSWER1. Proteins: collagen, fibrin, elastin 2. Polysaccharides: alginate, chitosan, glycosaminoglycans, cellulose 3. De-cellularized scaffolds 4. Lipids Advantages of natural b...

Immunity - ANSWERResponse to foreign substances, part of chronic inflammatory response Innate Immunity - ANSWERrapid but limited, nonspecific, present at birth, includes complement system Adaptive immunity - ANSWERslow but vast, acquired through exposure, specific Non-immune Defenses - ANSW...

Medical Devices - ANSWERanything used for humans for diagnostics, prevention, monitoring, treatment, disinfectant, birth control, or life support Etiology - ANSWERcause of disease Pathology - ANSWERstudy to find cause, origin and nature of disease Biocompatibility - ANSWERability of a mater...

Given immunocytochemistry technique List: 1. Advantages 2. Disadvantages 3. Applications - ANSWER Immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry - ANSWERAdvantages: Specific localisation of antigens in situ. Staining lasts for years. Relatively inexpensive- no specialised equipment required...

What is Biomedical Engineering? - ANSWERThe application of the principles and problem-solving techniques of engineering to biology and medicine What is the goal of Biomedical Engineering? - ANSWERAdvancements that improve human health and healthcare at all levels What citation styles are typi...

What is the difference between activation of complement by the classical pathway, the alternate pathway, and the lectin pathway? Which of these pathways does not function solely in the nonspecific immune response? What is the end result of each? - ANSWER-Classical-Ab;Ag (Antibodies and Antigens) -A...

Solubility Limit - ANSWERThe maximum concentration of solute that may be added without forming a new phase. Components and Phases - ANSWERComponents: the elements or compounds which are present in the alloy (e.g., Al and Cu) Phases: the physically and/or chemically distinct material regions tha...

A lesion commonly formed in a horse's hock, but potentially in any of several leg joints, that is due to a subchondral bone cyst and detachment of the overlying cartilage is called: - ANSWEROC (osteochondrosis) or OCD or (osteochondrosis dissecans) Due to the heat and humidity during the Equestr...

Definition of Theory (according to Judee Burgoon) - ANSWERa set of systematic, informed hunches about the way things work Know the 3 metaphors used to refer to theory. - ANSWERTheory's as nets ▪ Throw out your net and catch a bunch of fish Theory's as lenses ▪ You going by color or siz...