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

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At which level of health technology interface do devices permanently replace a body part, such as an artificial hip joint or heart valve?
Options
A Monitoring Level
B Assisting Level
C Replacing Level
Correct Answer
D Intervention Level
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 6, under 'How Health Technology Interfaces with the Human Machine', point iii. describes the 'Replacing Level' where 'Devices permanently replace a body part. Examples: Artificial hip joint, heart valve, cochlear implant, prosthetic limb.'

Hint

Consider the most significant and permanent type of intervention mentioned.

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