Think It Over
1.Why is artificial body part replacement possible these days?
2. What is bionics?
3. What is biomedical engineering?
4.Why is there a need for mechanical transplants?
5.How is mechanical replacement different from cosmetic surgery?
6.What are some of the latest developments on the following:
a artificial limbs
b. artificial teeth
c.artificial heart
d. plastic surgery
7. If you see someone with an artificial body part or parts, will you consider him or her
a robot? Why or why not?
8. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of having artificial body
parts?