RV Institute of Technology & Management

Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Biology for Engineers
21BE45 Assignment -2

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1. Compare the brain and computer system by analyzing their key
characteristics, functionalities, and processing mechanisms and critically 10 CO2
evaluate the architectural differences between them.
How can you analyze and compare the architectural differences between a
2. camera and the anatomy of the human eye, focusing on the structural 10 CO1
characteristics of rod and cone cells, and explain how these differences
contribute to the visual perception and color vision?
Evaluate the advancements and challenges in the field of bionic eye
3. technology, considering its potential applications, limitations, and impact on 10 CO2
improving the quality of life for individuals with visual impairments.

4. How can you analyze and explain the architecture of the heart? evaluate the 10 CO1
significance of the heart's electrical activity in generating the heartbeat and its
synchronization, and explain how ECG monitoring provides valuable insights into
the heart's electrical patterns and abnormalities.

5. Compare the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System by 10 CO1
identifying their main functions and describing their structural differences.
Explain how signal transmission occurs from the brain to the peripheral nerves.

6. Explain the construction and working principles of pacemakers, highlighting the 10 CO1
materials used in their construction and the role they play in regulating heart
rhythms. Discuss the basic design and components of defibrillators, including the
materials employed in their construction.

7. Design and create an innovative engineering solution for Parkinson's disease 10 C04
that combines myoelectric control and brain-machine interfaces, considering
the unique challenges and requirements of the disease. Justify your design
choices and explain how your solution can improve symptom management and
enhance the quality of life for patients.

8. Explain the basic steps of the bio-printing process. Discuss with neat sketches the 10 CO2
commonly used bio-printing techniques.

9. Discuss the 3D printing of the ear and explain materials used for 3D printing of the 10 CO3
human ear.

10. In detail represent the basic steps of two main approaches to 3D printing of bones. 10 CO3