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Biomedical engineering and human body systems / Rebecca Sjonger.

by Sjonger, Rebecca

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Crabtree, c2016.

Medical technology -- Juvenile literature.

Medical innovations -- Juvenile literature.

Biomedical engineering -- Juvenile literature

Human biology -- Juvenile literature

Engineering in action.

9780778775263 (pbk.)

32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.

What is biomedical engineering? -- The human body -- Historical devices and discoveries -- Modern biomedical engineers -- Starting the design process -- Brainstorming -- Selecting a solution -- Building models -- Testing models -- Improving designs -- Communicating the solution -- Design challenge -- The future of the field.

Biomedical engineering is the fastest growing engineering field. From designing life-saving medical devices to high-performance athletic gear, these engineers improve people's lives every day. This book explores the creative ways biomedical engineers help diagnose, treat, and prevent problems found in human body systems. Real-life examples make learning about the engineering design process interesting for readers. Practical, hands-on activities help readers to understand scientific and engineering principles.

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