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Question 48 • TX-Physics A

What is an advantage of genetically engineered biological pacemakers developed by biomedical engineers over electronic pacemakers?

Answer
A
Biological pacemakers have been used much longer than electronic pacemakers.
B
Biological pacemakers inject cells into the patient rather than use surgery to insert an electronic pacemaker.
C
Biological pacemakers can be removed when they are no longer needed, but electronic pacemakers can never be removed.
D
Biological pacemakers work on all patients, but electronic pacemakers only help those patients who have had heart attacks.

Explanation

A biological pacemaker is made by introducing genetically engineered cells into the heart so they can help regulate its rhythm. This may avoid implanting an electronic device through surgery, as choice B describes. Choice A is incorrect because biological pacemakers are a newer development, and C and D make inaccurate claims about removing electronic pacemakers and who can benefit from them.

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