3.5 - Use of scaffolds, biomaterials, and 3D printing
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What is a scaffold?
💡 Hint: Think about the material that provides structure in tissue engineering.
Name one biomaterial used in scaffolds.
💡 Hint: Consider materials that are biocompatible.
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What is the primary purpose of scaffolds in tissue engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of scaffolds.
True or False: Biomaterials are irrelevant to the tissue engineering process.
💡 Hint: Consider how materials interact with stem cells.
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Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using natural versus synthetic biomaterials in scaffolds.
💡 Hint: Think about examples of each type of biomaterial.
Design a hypothetical 3D printed scaffold for a particular type of tissue repair and describe its features.
💡 Hint: Consider the requirements for the specific tissue type and how they influence the scaffold design.
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