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(3 Points) What are two properties of polymers that influence the biomaterials they comprise?

(3 Points) Synthetic grafts are formed from _____________  polymers and have a ½ life of _____________ below 6 mm in diameter and a ½ life of ______________ above 6 mm in diameter.

(3 Points) What biopolymers of interest were discussed in class? Polyurethanes Silicones Fluorinated polymers All of the above

(3 Points) There are three different “modes” of reading we discussed in class. Name the modes we discussed.

(3 Points) Examples of naturally occurring polymer ______________ include extracellular polysaccharides on bacterial surfaces and the proteoglycans of cartilage

 (3 Points) If we are designing a biomaterial intended to remain in the body for an extended period (more than 1 year), which lactone-based polymer would you use? 

An infertile couple who is adopting a child locates a birth mother and then asks an agency to take over the adoption process. This is an example of what type of adoption?

Which of the following is one of the advantages of split injection?

An embalmer is deciding on an incision site to raise the right common carotid artery.  Which of the following is a recognized incision option for raising the right common carotid artery?

Employees in medical facilities often use hazardous materials in their workplace. Which of the following is a guideline for safely handling these materials?