Biomedical Engineering ( BME )

What is basic unit of life

The cell

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart

Arteries

What is the main functions of of red blood cells

To transport oxygen using hemoglobin

Which type of tissue contracts to produce movement?

Muscle tissue

What is homeostasis?

The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions

Name 2 respiratory system

Lungs and trachea

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination

The cerebellum

What is a biomaterial?

A material designed to interact with biological systems ( Titanium for implants )

What is tissue engineering?

Growing or creating tissues ( like skin or cartilage ) in a lab

Define a prosthetic device

An artificial body part that replaces a missing one

What is a pacemaker

An implanted device that regulates heart rhythm using electrical pulses

What does a MRI machine use to create images

Strong magnetic fields and radio waves

What is a biosensor

A device that detects a biological signal and converts it into electrical signal

What is biocompatibility

the ability of a material to perform in the body without causing an adverse reaction