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BME 102 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: DEFINITION, HISTORY, COMPONENTS Objective Question
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The 'iron lung' was an early artificial respirator invented in 1929 primarily for what purpose?
Options
A To assist in complex surgeries.
B To provide breathing assistance via pressure changes in a tank.
Correct Answer
C To purify blood in patients with kidney failure.
D To monitor heart rhythms non-invasively.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document mentions: '1929-Artifical Respirator: The “iron lung” was invented as a mechanical device for breathing assistance. It is simulated breathing via pressure changes in a tank.'

Hint

The name 'iron lung' implies a device for breathing.

Question Info

Course: BME 102
Topic: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: DEFINITION, HISTORY, COMPONENTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 103 of 182
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