(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) Where do grafts come from? Name two biological and one synthetic sources: 1. 2. 3.

Bonus (2 Points). Name the conference that has won the last 3 NCAA Football championships and the last 3 Champions.

(3 Points) The field of biomaterials has been developing for 70 to 80 years and has achieved significant advancements during that time. Why is this the case? Aging population Increased standard of living in developing countries Ability to address previously untreatable medical conditions All of the above

(3 Points) Name the erosion method: _____________

Bonus (3 Points). When designing biomaterials, 1) why is it important to match the mechanical properties of native tissue, 2) what is a consequence of a material that does not meet the native mechanical properties (eg. too soft), and 3) what is the consequence of a material that exceeds the native properties (eg. too stiff).

For which of the following reasons did pagan tribes begin the custom of covering the face of the deceased with a sheet?

Coagula cannot be grasped and the tube may mark the face or interfere with positioning of the head.

Drainage can be completely stopped to build intravascular pressure.

An obstetrician is caring for a young woman who wants to undergo genetic testing prior to becoming pregnant. What would be the best response to this patient?