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BME 102 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE Objective Question
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An insulin pump is described as an artificial negative feedback system. What is its primary function in this context?
Options
A To amplify blood glucose levels
B To increase insulin production indefinitely
C To measure blood glucose and adjust insulin delivery
Correct Answer
D To block the body's natural insulin response
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states, "Insulin pump: Measures blood glucose and adjusts insulin delivery which serves as artificial negative feedback." This highlights its role in regulating blood glucose by counteracting deviations from a set point.

Hint

Negative feedback systems aim to counteract changes and bring a variable back towards a set point.

Question Info

Course: BME 102
Topic: HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 33 of 182
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