Quiz 4

SOCIETY FOR BRAIN MAPPING AND THERAPEUTICS

BREAKING BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE, ART & HEALTHCARE POLICY

Instructions:

Read each question carefully before answering.
For Multiple Choice Questions, select the best answer by choosing A, B, C, or D.
For True/False Questions, indicate whether the statement is True or False.
For Fill-in-the-Blank Questions, write the most accurate word or phrase to complete the sentence.
Take your time to reflect on the concepts and review your answers if needed.

Design and Function of Nanosensors

What is the primary function of the sensing element in a nanosensor? *

Generating an electrical signal automatically

Detecting a target analyte and generating a signal

Storing energy for long-term monitoring

Providing power to the signal processing unit

Which of the following materials is commonly used to functionalize nanosensors for specificity? *

Copper nanowires

Functionalized antibodies or peptides

Aluminum particles

Conductive plastic

Nanosensors can detect changes in brain activity at the molecular level. *

True

False

The transducer in a nanosensor converts data into useful biological markers without any signal change. *

True

False

Applications in Real-Time Monitoring during Surgery

Nanosensors implanted in the brain during surgery can measure changes in tissue __________ and pH, providing critical feedback about tissue viability. *

Nanosensors implanted in the brain during surgery can measure changes in tissue and pH, providing critical feedback about tissue viability.

What key role do nanosensors play in real-time drug delivery during surgery? *

Stopping drug release when concentrations become toxic

Monitoring and ensuring drug levels remain within therapeutic ranges

Enhancing the speed of drug metabolism in tissues

Replacing existing surgical monitoring tools entirely

Nanosensors are being used to monitor __________ margins during brain tumor resections to ensure complete tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue. *

Nanosensors are being used to monitor margins during brain tumor resections to ensure complete tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue.

Why are nanosensors valuable in neural activity monitoring during surgery? *

They directly eliminate cancer cells

They detect electrical signals from neurons, helping avoid damage to critical areas

They replace imaging techniques like MRI entirely

They perform real-time blood tests during surgery

Challenges in Clinical Integration

Biocompatibility is a critical concern for nanosensors to avoid adverse immune responses in patients. *

True

False

Regulatory approval for nanosensors is straightforward and rarely delays their adoption in clinical settings. *

True

False

Technical challenges with nanosensors include detecting small electrical signals amid __________ biological noise. *

Technical challenges with nanosensors include detecting small electrical signals amid biological noise.

The __________ of nanosensors may limit their availability to resource-limited medical centers. *

The of nanosensors may limit their availability to resource-limited medical centers.

Real-World Examples and Case Studies

What type of nanosensor is being used for neural imaging to provide high-resolution, real-time monitoring of brain activity? *

Polymer coatings

Silicon wafers

Carbon nanotubes

Quantum dots

Nanosensors can detect inflammatory biomarkers, providing real-time diagnostic information during surgery. *

True

False

In spinal cord surgeries, nanosensors are used to monitor which critical parameter in real time? *

Body temperature

Blood pressure

Oxygen levels and neural activity

Brain wave patterns

In a clinical trial for nanosensors in brain monitoring, researchers successfully eliminated inflammation in all patients. *

True

False

Advanced Applications and Challenges

Nanosensors must be __________ with neural tissue to ensure safe monitoring of brain activity during surgery. *

Nanosensors must be with neural tissue to ensure safe monitoring of brain activity during surgery.

In real-time monitoring, nanosensors enable surgeons to make __________ decisions based on continuous data feedback. *

In real-time monitoring, nanosensors enable surgeons to make decisions based on continuous data feedback.

Which of the following is a major limitation in integrating nanosensors into clinical practice? *

Lack of functional biomolecules

Low sensitivity in detecting neural signals

High costs of development and training requirements

Inability to operate in biological environments

In brain tumor surgery, nanosensors detect tumor cell presence by: *

Emitting thermal energy

Binding to tumor-specific biomarkers

Activating imaging algorithms directly

Enhancing neural conductivity

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Instructions:

Design and Function of Nanosensors

Applications in Real-Time Monitoring during Surgery

Challenges in Clinical Integration

Real-World Examples and Case Studies

Advanced Applications and Challenges

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