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1. Which of the following is NOT a property that biomaterials should possess?

A. Biocompatibility
B. Sterility
C. Biodegradability
D. High cost
2. Which of the following materials is MOST commonly used in load-bearing
orthopaedic implants?
A. Ceramics
B. Polymers
C. Metals
D. Hydrogels
3. The Young's modulus of a material refers to:
A. Its ability to resist deformation
B. Its ability to return to its original shape after deformation
C. Its toughness and hardness combined
D. Its ability to withstand high temperatures
4. Polymers used in biomedical applications can be classified into:
A. Synthetic and natural polymers
B. Conductive and non-conductive polymers
C. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers
D. Both a and c
5. The degradation products of a biomaterial should be:
A. Completely harmless and non-toxic
B. Slightly toxic but not harmful
C. Potentially harmful but unlikely to cause any harm
D. Completely harmful and toxic
6. Which of the following mechanical properties is NOT typically measured during
mechanical testing of biomaterials?
A. Tensile strength
B. Hardness
C. Elasticity
D. Refractive index
7. The process of measuring the amount of force required to break a biomaterial is
known as:
A. Tensile testing
B. Compression testing
C. Hardness testing
D. Fatigue testing

8. The ability of a biomaterial to absorb energy without undergoing permanent


deformation is known as:
A. Elasticity
B. Plasticity
C. Ductility
D. Resilience
9. Which of the following techniques can be used to characterize the surface properties
of biomaterials?
A. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
B. Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
C. X-ray diffraction (XRD)
D. Both a and b
10. The contact angle of a liquid on a biomaterial surface can be used to determine:
A. The wettability of the surface
B. The roughness of the surface
C. The chemical composition of the surface
D. The elastic modulus of the material
11. Which of the following is not a class of biomaterials?
A. Metals
B. Ceramics and Glasses
C. Bioresorbable
D. Biodegradable
E. Natural and Synthetic Polymers
12. Which of the following is a bioresorbable material?
A. Titanium
B. Polylactic acid
C. Silicon
D. Pyrolytic carbon
E. Collagen
13. Which of the following is a biodegradable material?
A. Polyethylene terephthalate
B. Polylactic acid
C. Polyglycolic acid
D. Polyhydroxyalkanoate
E. All of the above
14. Which of the following is a natural polymer?
A. Collagen
B. Elastin
C. Hyaluronic acid
D. All of the above
15. Which of the following is a synthetic polymer?
A. Polyethylene terephthalate
B. Polylactic acid
C. Polyglycolic acid
D. Polyhydroxyalkanoate
E. All of the above

16. Which of the following is a hydrogel?


A. A material that is composed of water and a polymer
B. A material that is composed of a metal and a ceramic
C. A material that is composed of a ceramic and a glass
D. A material that is composed of a polymer and a ceramic
E. A material that is composed of a polymer and a glass

17. Which of the following is a silicon-based material?


A. Silicone rubber
B. Pyrolytic carbon
C. Carbon nanotubes
D. All of the above
18. Which of the following is a composite material?
A. A material that is composed of two or more different materials
B. A material that is composed of a metal and a ceramic
C. A material that is composed of a ceramic and a glass
D. A material that is composed of a polymer and a ceramic
E. A material that is composed of a polymer and a glass
19. Which of the following is a medical fiber?
A. Collagen
B. Elastin
C. Hyaluronic acid
D. All of the above
20. Which of the following is a medical textile?
A. A material that is composed of fibers
B. A material that is composed of a metal and a ceramic
C. A material that is composed of a ceramic and a glass
D. A material that is composed of a polymer and a ceramic
E. A material that is composed of a polymer and a glass
Answers: 11. C, 12. B, 13. E, 14. D, 15. E, 16. A, 17. A, 18. A, 19. D, 20. A

21. The ability of a biomaterial to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific
situation is known as:
A. Biocompatibility
B. Adsorbed Proteins
C. Cell Injury
D. Cell-Material Interactions
E. Toxicity
22. The process by which proteins bind to the surface of a biomaterial is known as:
A. Biocompatibility
B. Adsorbed Proteins
C. Cell Injury
D. Cell-Material Interactions
E. Toxicity
23. The damage to cells caused by a biomaterial is known as:
A. Biocompatibility
B. Adsorbed Proteins
C. Cell Injury
D. Cell-Material Interactions
E. Toxicity
24. The interaction between cells and a biomaterial is known as:
A. Biocompatibility
B. Adsorbed Proteins
C. Cell Injury
D. Cell-Material Interactions
E. Toxicity
25. The harmful effects of a biomaterial on the body is known as:
A. Biocompatibility
B. Adsorbed Proteins
C. Cell Injury
D. Cell-Material Interactions
E. Toxicity
26. The invasion of a biomaterial by microorganisms is known as:
A. Biocompatibility
B. Adsorbed Proteins
C. Cell Injury
D. Cell-Material Interactions
E. Infection
27. The response of the body to injury is known as:
A. Biocompatibility
B. Adsorbed Proteins
C. Cell Injury
D. Cell-Material Interactions
E. Inflammation
28. The first line of defense against infection is known as:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
29. The second line of defense against infection is known as:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
30. The reaction of the body to a foreign object is known as:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
31. The type of immune response that is not specific to a particular pathogen is known as:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
32. The type of immune response that is specific to a particular pathogen is known as:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
33. The production of antibodies is a characteristic of the:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
34. The activation of T cells is a characteristic of the:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
35. The production of cytokines is a characteristic of the:
A. Innate Immune response
B. Adaptive Immune response
C. Foreign-body Response
Answers: 21.A, 22.A, 23.C, 24.D, 25.E, 26.E, 27.D, 28.A,
29.B, 30.C, 31.A, 32.B, 33.B, 34. B, 35. A

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