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BME 102 BIO AND MEDICAL ENGINERING: IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE. Objective Question

Question

What is the primary aim of biomedical engineering as described in the document?
Options
A To purely research biological processes without practical application.
B To apply engineering principles to biology, medicine, and healthcare to improve human health and quality of life.
Correct Answer
C To design complex machinery exclusively for industrial manufacturing.
D To solely focus on diagnosing diseases without contributing to treatment.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document defines biomedical engineering as 'the discipline that applies engineering principles, design concepts, problem solving skills to biology, medicine and healthcare to improve human health and quality of life.' This clearly points to option B as the primary aim.

Hint

Recall the initial definition of Biomedical Engineering and its overarching goal.

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