Biomedical Engineering
What is biomedical engineering?
Designing medical devices for living beings that improve their health or quality of life
Who can be an engineer?
Everyone!
What is an organ?
A specific structure found in the body made up of different tissues that work together to perform a function.
What is accessibility?
The design of products, devices, environments, or services so that they are easier for everyone to use
Describe a problem you had this week, and how you solved it.
Thanks for sharing!
What is a prosthetic?
An artificial body part that replaces or supports a missing or injured body part
What do engineers do?
Engineers solve problems and invent solutions to help humans and the environment
Name 2 organs you saw in the fetal pig dissection.
heart, stomach, liver, gallbladder, small intestine...
What is the name of the 2 day project we did this week?
Realistic Prosthetics
Name 3 types of engineering
Biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, materials, mechanical
what does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Name 2 ways that engineers help people?
Designing and building things (cars, prosthetics, bridges)
Name one thing biomedical engineers have developed to help the heart.
Pacemaker, valve implant, permanent artificial heart, VAD (Ventricle Assist Device)
Name two ways prosthetics can be attached.
Suction suspension and distal locking
Name three projects you did this week.
Realistic Prosthetic, Working Heart Model, Boccia Ball Ramps...
What is one tratment biomedical engineers have developed for Atherosclerosis?
Angioplasty, stent, antherectomy
What are the 8 steps of the engineering design process?
Ask, research, brainstorm, plan, create, test, reflect, improve
Why is acid needed in the stomach?
- denatures proteins, making digestion easier
- to make the right conditions for stomach enzymes
What is the material most commonly used in realistic prosthetics?
silicone
When was DiscoverE founded?
1993
What role role do biomedical engineers have in gel electrophoresis?
developing and maintaining the power sce, chamber and gel OR enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the process
What other types of engineers might be involved in designing something like the electric toothbrush you made?
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
What is the name of the acid found in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
What sport was added to the paralympics in 1984?
Boccia
Name everyone in this camp room!
Good Job!