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Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals

The document contains multiple choice questions about biomedical engineering terms and concepts. It covers topics like: - Definitions of terms like biometrics, bioinstrumentation, and biomedical engineering. - The decades in which different fields like biomedical engineering saw rapid progress. - Organizations in the field like AAMI and the types of programs like Mercury that used biotelemetry. - Characteristics of biomedical instruments like linearity, sensitivity, stability, and frequency response. - Systems of the human body like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. - Anatomy of the heart including chambers, vessels and pacemaking nodes.

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Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals

The document contains multiple choice questions about biomedical engineering terms and concepts. It covers topics like: - Definitions of terms like biometrics, bioinstrumentation, and biomedical engineering. - The decades in which different fields like biomedical engineering saw rapid progress. - Organizations in the field like AAMI and the types of programs like Mercury that used biotelemetry. - Characteristics of biomedical instruments like linearity, sensitivity, stability, and frequency response. - Systems of the human body like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. - Anatomy of the heart including chambers, vessels and pacemaking nodes.

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Prefix 'bio' means something connected with

A) life in maths
B) life in biophysics
C) life in chemistry
D) life in bio medical engineering
ANSWER: D
The field of measurement of biological variables
A) Biometrics
B) Biophics
C) Biochemistry
D) none
ANSWER: A
bio-instruentation means measurement of
A) variable
B) biological variables
C) atmospheric varaiables
D) none
ANSWER: B
From which year the decade of bio -medical engineering took rapid progress
A) 1950's
B) 1960's
C) 1970's
D) 1980's
ANSWER: C
bio-engineering is defined as application of knowldge gained by a cross
fertilization of
A) engineering & biological science
B) engineering & physics
C) physics & science
D) physics & chemistry
ANSWER: A
AAMI means
A) association for the advancement of medical instrumentation
B) association for the advancement of marine instrumentats
C) association for the approach of medical instrumenation
D) none
ANSWER: A
ECG were first used by the end of which centuary
A) 20 th centuary
B) 19th centuary
C) 18th centuary
D) 17th centuary
ANSWER: D
biometrics means mathematical and statiscal methods applied to
A) biology
B) physics
C) zology
D) maths
ANSWER: A
The defination for biomedical engineering was developed in the year
A) 1978
B) 1971
C) 1976
D) 1974
ANSWER: D
BMEAT means
A) biomedical equipment technician
B) biology equipment technician
C) biology equipment training
D) none of the above
ANSWER: A
Eenthoven is the scientist who first used
A) eeg
B) ecg
C) ekg
D) b or c
ANSWER: D
which adminstration has offered large measure of help to this field of which
country
A) NASA,US
B) USSR,UK
C) SHAR,INDIA
D) none
ANSWER: A
Biotelemetry is much used in which programs to mounitor astronants
A) mercury
B) gemini
C) apolo
D) all of the above
ANSWER: D
the factor that consider to include all the levels of input amplitude and frequency
A) sensitivity
B) linearity
C) stability
D) hysteris
ANSWER: B
the factor that determines how small a variation of a variable or parameter can be
reliably measured
A) sensitivity
B) stability
C) simplicity
D) accuracy
ANSWER: A
the o/p of an insrument follow i/p variation is refered to
A) linearity
B) hystersis
C) stability
D) none
ANSWER: A
the movement of the indicating needle to lag behind corresponding changes in the
measured variable refers to
A) linearity
B) hystersis
C) stability
D) none
ANSWER: B
variation in sensitivity over frequency range of measurement is
A) frequency response
B) accuracy
C) range
D) none
ANSWER: A
which is a measure of systemic error
A) frequency response
B) accuracy
C) range
D) stability
ANSWER: B
ability of a system to resume a steady -state condition is
A) stability
B) baseline stability
C) simplicity
D) none
ANSWER: A
Insrument used to measure natural phenomenon and other variables to aid man
A) Diagnosis
B) information gathering
C) monitoring
D) control
ANSWER: A
the correction of some malfunctioning of the system being
measured is known as
A) monitoring
B) evaluation
C) diagnosis
D) control
ANSWER: B
the ability of a system to meet its funcational requirements is known as
A) monitoring
B) evaluation
C) diagnosis
D) control
ANSWER: D
clinical instrumentation is basically devoted to the
A) diagnosis
B) care
C) treatment of patients
D) all of the above
ANSWER: D
the measurements in which biomedical instrumentation is employed are
A) in vivo
B) in vitro
C) both a&b
D) none
ANSWER: C
instrument used to generate stimuli to the subject is
A) stimulus
B) subject
C) transducer
D) none
ANSWER: A
the stimulus may be
A) visual flash of light
B) auditory(tone)
C) tactile (blow to the achilles tendon)
D) all of the above
ANSWER: D
the device that converts one from of energy to other signal to another
A) conducter
B) transformer
C) trnsducer
D) rectifier
ANSWER: C
the component of man-instrumentation system consists of
A) feed back
B) transducer
C) display recording
D) all opf the above
ANSWER: D
the system that produce energy for the activity of the body
A) cardiovascular system
B) biochemical system
C) respirotary
D) nervous system
ANSWER: B
The lining of the inner walls of the heart�s chambers is termed the
A) visceral pericardium
B) serous pericardium
C) epicardium
D) endocardium
ANSWER: D
The heart�s natural pacemaker is termed the
A) sinoatrial node
B) atrioventricular node
C) bundle of His/atrioventricular bundle
D) left and right bundle branches
ANSWER: A
If the heart�s natural pacemaker fails to fire, then
A) no blood would enter the atria
B) no blood would enter the ventricles
C) the node on the floor of the right atrium would act as a secondary pacemaker
D) the node on the floor of the left ventricle would act as a secondary pacemaker
ANSWER: C
Blood returning to the heart from the inferior vena cava would enter the
A) left atrium
B) right atrium
C) left ventricle
D) right ventricle
ANSWER: B
Blood in the pulmonary arteries
A) enters the heart�s right ventricle
B) is heading towards the lungs
C) leaves the left ventricle to enter the aorta
D) flows from the lungs towards the heart�s left atrium
ANSWER: B
The pulmonary veins
A) carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
B) carry oxygenated blood towards the heart
C) carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart
D) carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
ANSWER: B
Deoxygenated blood is normally found only
A) in the heart�s atria
B) in the heart�s ventricles
C) in the right side of the heart
D) in the left side of the heart
ANSWER: C
How many chambers are there in the heart
A) 4
B) 2
C) 3
D) None
ANSWER: A
The upper two chambers are called
A) Ventricles
B) Atria
C) Venacava
D) None
ANSWER: B
The outer layer of the wall of the heart is
A) Epicardium
B) Myocardium
C) Endocardium
D) None
ANSWER: A
The blood vessel bringing the deoxygenated blood from lower parts of the body into
the heart is
A) Superior vena cava
B) Inferior vena cava
C) Coronary sinus
D) None
ANSWER: B
In which of the following chambers of the heart the Superior vena cava enters?
A) Right atrium
B) Left atrium
C) Right ventricle
D) Left ventricle
ANSWER: A
The blood vessel carrying the deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation is
A) Aorta
B) Pulmonary artery
C) Pulmonary vein
D) None
ANSWER: B
The blood vessel carrying the oxygenated blood to all parts of the body is
A) Aorta
B) Pulmonary artery
C) Pulmonary vein
D) None
ANSWER: A
The blood vessel transporting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs into the heart is
A) Aorta
B) Pulmonary artery
C) Pulmonary vein
D) None
ANSWER: C
The hair inside the nose is usually called as
A) Cilia
B) Hydra
C) Celium
D) None
ANSWER: A
Which lung has more lobes
A) B & C
B) Left lung
C) Right lung
D) None
ANSWER: B
TV stands for
A) Tidal volume
B) Tide volume
C) Tired Volume
D) None
ANSWER: A
The term R in ERV stands for
A) Reserved
B) Rised
C) Reserve
D) None
ANSWER: c
The Trachea is also called as
A) Windpipe
B) Winding pipe
C) Wyndpipe
D) None
ANSWER: A

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Pulmonary circulation involves the flow of deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs via the pulmonary arteries, where blood exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen. Systemic circulation involves the flow of oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body through the aorta, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues .

Deoxygenated blood flows into the right side of the heart, specifically entering the right atrium. It returns to the heart via the superior and inferior vena cavae, which transport blood from the body to the heart .

The sinoatrial node acts as the heart's natural pacemaker, responsible for initiating the electrical impulse that triggers heartbeats. This impulse causes the atria to contract and set the pace for the cardiac cycle .

NASA, USA, has historically offered significant assistance to the field of biomedical engineering. The institution's space programs have utilized biotelemetry technology extensively to monitor astronauts, demonstrating its contribution to the advancement of the field .

Bioengineering is defined as the application of knowledge gained by the cross-fertilization of engineering and biological sciences. Its primary focus is to harness engineering principles to solve problems related to biological systems .

In biomedical instrumentation, 'stability' refers to the system's ability to maintain a steady-state condition when subjected to external changes or disturbances. This is crucial for ensuring reliable measurements and functionality over time .

The rapid progress in biomedical engineering was associated with the 1970s. This period marked significant advancements in the field due to the application of engineering knowledge to biological sciences .

The mechanical components of the man-instrumentation system include the feedback, transducer, and display recording. These components function together by converting physiological information from the body into meaningful data. Transducers convert energy from one form to another, while feedback and display systems record and present the data for analysis and application .

The endocardium lines the inner walls of the heart's chambers, providing a smooth surface for blood to flow over, thereby minimizing friction and potential damage to blood cells. It plays a critical role in maintaining efficient cardiac function .

Biotelemetry involves remote monitoring and data collection of physiological parameters from astronauts during space missions. It is significant because it allows for real-time health monitoring in challenging environments, such as space, ensuring astronaut safety and optimizing mission outcomes .

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