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BME 102 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE Objective Question

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The concept of 'Design by Analogy' in viewing man as a living machine suggests what?
Options
A That all human organs must be replaced by artificial ones.
B That understanding a body part's function (e.g., heart as a pump) allows for designing artificial replacements.
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C That the human body is too complex for analogical design.
D That only non-living machines can be designed by analogy.
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Why View Man as a Living Machine?', 'Design by Analogy' is explained: 'If the heart is a pump, we can design an artificial pump to replace it.'

Hint

Think about the example given for 'Design by Analogy'.

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