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BME 102 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: DEFINITION, HISTORY, COMPONENTS Objective Question
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Which of the following is cited as the earliest evidence of engineering applications in medicine from the 'Ancient & Pre-scientific roots' period?
Options
A The invention of the stethoscope.
B A wooden prosthetic toe found on an Egyptian mummy.
Correct Answer
C Early use of antibiotics.
D The development of primitive surgical lasers.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Ancient & Pre-scientific roots (prior to 1900s)', the text mentions: 'The earliest evidence is a wooden prosthetic toe found on an Egyptian mummy (prosthetics).'

Hint

Focus on the specific examples given for the 'Ancient' period.

Question Info

Course: BME 102
Topic: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: DEFINITION, HISTORY, COMPONENTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 63 of 182
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