Quiz 2

Instructions:

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

Introduction to Nanotechnology in Neurosurgery

What key advantage does nanotechnology offer in neurosurgery? *
Nanotechnology reduces the risk of inflammation by enabling the design of biocompatible materials. *
How does nanotechnology help overcome the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for drug delivery? *
Nanosensors cannot provide real-time feedback during surgery. *

Precision and Targeted Drug Delivery

Nanoparticles can deliver __________ or gene therapy directly to brain cells, minimizing systemic side effects. *

Nanoparticles can deliver or gene therapy directly to brain cells, minimizing systemic side effects.

__________ surgery, enhanced by nanosensors and nanorobots, can target brain tumors with remarkable precision while minimizing recovery times. *

surgery, enhanced by nanosensors and nanorobots, can target brain tumors with remarkable precision while minimizing recovery times.

What is a primary application of nanoparticles in brain tumor treatment? *
Why are nanostructured scaffolds significant in spinal cord injury repair? *

Applications of Nanotechnology in Neurosurgery

Nanorobots can navigate through the bloodstream to remove individual tumor cells. *
Nanoparticles used as contrast agents improve imaging resolution in MRI, CT, and PET scans. *
Superparamagnetic nanoparticles are used to enhance __________ scans, providing detailed views of brain abnormalities. *

Superparamagnetic nanoparticles are used to enhance scans, providing detailed views of brain abnormalities.

Nanorobots used in surgery offer a more efficient and less __________ alternative to traditional methods for tumor removal. *

Nanorobots used in surgery offer a more efficient and less alternative to traditional methods for tumor removal.

Nanoscale Surgical Tools

What material is commonly used to make nanosurgical scalpels? *
Nanosurgical scalpels cause significant damage to surrounding healthy tissue during brain surgery. *
What is the function of nanoneedles in neurosurgery? *
Nanomanipulators can reposition individual neurons or tissues at the nanoscale level. *

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

In a clinical trial, __________ were used to deliver drugs to glioblastoma patients, significantly reducing tumor size. *

In a clinical trial, were used to deliver drugs to glioblastoma patients, significantly reducing tumor size.

How do nanoparticle-based imaging agents help during brain tumor surgery? *
Nanoneedles used in Alzheimer’s disease treatment ensure drug delivery by bypassing the __________. *

Nanoneedles used in Alzheimer’s disease treatment ensure drug delivery by bypassing the .

What breakthrough did nanostructured scaffolds achieve in spinal cord repair? *