New technology - bionics

Which of the parts of the eye is still definitely needed, in order for the bionic eye to work?

• lens

• iris

• retina

• optic nerve

Select three examples of prostheses

• arm

• leg

• fingernail

• finger

The most advanced prosthetics use electrical signals from the brain to move the prosthetic device

• True

• False

What does a cochlear implant do?

• Taste

• See

• Walk

• Hear

Which of the following bionics are currently available?

• Bionic hands

• Bionic brain

• Heart valves

• Head replacement

• Prosthetic legs

What is the science of creating artificial body parts?

• Bionics

• Mechanical engineering

• Prosthetics

• Myoeletrics

The engineering of prosthetics, implants and pacemakers is part of which sector?

• Biomedical

• Mechanical

• Medicine

• Chemical

A pacemaker works to...

• Correct irregular heart rhythm or missed beats

• Restart heart

• Pumps blood mechanically

• Controls lung function

Which materials would be suitable for manufacture of prosthetics?

• Aluminium

• Titanium

• Steel

• Copper

Bionics often utilise what other sector of engineering?

• Electronics

• Communications

• Chemical

• Chemical