PLTW MI

What is the primary focus of PLTW Medical Interventions (MI)?

• Exploring the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases

• Studying the chemical reactions in living organisms

• Understanding the principles of physics in medicine

• Analyzing the environmental impact on human health

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Which of the following is a common technique taught in PLTW MI for diagnosing diseases?

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Electrophoresis

• Spectroscopy

• Chromatography

In PLTW MI, what is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

• To attack and destroy pathogens

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To provide structural support to cells

• To catalyze biochemical reactions

Which scientific concept is emphasized in PLTW MI when studying genetic disorders?

• Mendelian inheritance

• Newton's laws of motion

• Thermodynamics

• Quantum mechanics

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What is a key real-world application of knowledge gained in PLTW MI?

• Developing personalized medicine

• Designing sustainable energy solutions

• Creating new materials for construction

• Improving agricultural yield

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• Identifying genetic mutations

• Measuring blood pressure

• Calculating body mass index

• Assessing lung capacity

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Which experiment might students conduct in PLTW MI to understand bacterial resistance?

• Antibiotic susceptibility test

• Photosynthesis rate measurement

• Pendulum motion analysis

• Thermal conductivity test

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How does PLTW MI approach the study of cancer?

• By examining cellular mutations and treatments

• By analyzing gravitational forces on cells

• By studying the impact of climate change

• By exploring the history of medical practices

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What type of data interpretation is crucial in PLTW MI for understanding patient health?

• Analyzing genetic test results

• Interpreting astronomical data

• Evaluating geological surveys

• Assessing architectural designs

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Which of the following is a focus area in PLTW MI related to infectious diseases?

• Vaccine development

• Nuclear fusion

• Plate tectonics

• Quantum computing

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