3D printing a human being

Question 1

3D printing is also known as

Answer 1

additive manufacturing - building up a 3D object 1 layer at a time

Question 2

cost of 3D printing has rapidly …. over recent years

Answer 2

decreased

Question 3

clinical services of 3D printing

Answer 3

production of cardiac models for surgical planning in patients with congenital
heart disease (CHD)

Question 4

3D printing reduces the need for

Answer 4

-patient data
-animal experiments
-cadaver experiments
-costs

Question 5

bone replacements -

Answer 5

-no complications
-better respiratory mechanics and improved aesthetics

Question 6

3D bioprinting involves

Answer 6

use of living components to print tissues and organs
-research
-testing of drugs/devices and implants

Question 7

PLA cannot be used for directly implanting 3D printed structures into the human body. WHY

Answer 7

Making 3D structures with PLA is challenging