FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

2014/2015 Academic Year

ARTIFICIAL ORGANS (BME321)

FELIX CHIBUZO OBI

20144610

Assoc. Prof. Dr. TERIN ADALI

Nicosia-2015

In a Tabular Form, write down the Components in the various Biological Organs and their Corresponding Components in the Artificial Organs.

BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL/ARTIFICIAL SYSTEMBiological Eye

1. Photoreceptors2. Pupil3. Optical Nerves4. Retina

Artificial Eye1. Microelectrode Arrays2. CCD Camera3. Nanoelectrodes4. Ocular Implants

Biological Kidney5. Nephrons

Artificial Kidney 5. Membranes

Biological Heart6. Natural Heart Valves (Tricuspid, Pulmonary,

Mitral and Aortic Valves)7. Blood is pump by the dilation and

contraction of the Article, Ventricle and the Blood Vessels

8. No need for Power source.

Artificial Hearts 6. Artificial Heart Valves (Biological or Mechanical) 7. Artificial Pumps

8. Power Source (e.g. Lithium Batteries)Biological Hip

9. Acetabulum10. Femoral Head11. The Femur (Part of it)

Artificial Hip 9. Acetabular Shell and the Plastic Cup 10. Metal Ball 11. Metal Stem

Biological Teeth12. The Natural Crown13. The Root

Artificial Teeth 12. Artificial Crown (Ceramics or Metal) 13. Implant Post (Titanium)

Biological Ear14. Eardrum15. Vestibular Cochlear Nerves

Artificial Ear/Cochlear Implant 14. Microphone 15. The Electrode Arrays

Biological Skin16. Nerves

Artificial Skin 16. Pressure Transducers and Nanoelectrodes

Biological Lungs17. Alveoli

Artificial Lungs 17. Membranes

Biological Hands/Legs18. Natural Joints19. Natural Bones20. The Natural Skin

Artificial Hands/Legs 18. Artificial Joints (could be made of Metals) 19. Tissue Engineered Bones, Metal Prosthesis 20. Artificial Skins

Biological Intestines21. Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum, Cecum, Colon,

Rectum

Artificial Intestines 17. Tissue Engineered Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum, Cecum, Colon, Rectum.