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BME 102 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: DEFINITION, HISTORY, COMPONENTS Objective Question

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Which component of Biomedical Engineering applies mechanical engineering principles (force, stress, strain) to biological systems, exemplified by designing prosthetic limbs or modeling blood flow?
Options
A Biomedical Imaging and Optics
B Biomechanics
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C Clinical Engineering
D Tissue Engineering
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document defines 'Biomechanics' as 'Application of mechanical engineering principles(force, stress, strain) to biological systems E.g. designing prosthetic limbs, modelling blood flow in arteries, orthopedic implants(artificial hip joints)'.

Hint

This field combines 'biology' with the study of 'motion and forces'.

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