Due to the shortage of organ donors providing viable hearts for transplant, a ________ can be used to extend the life of a patient
a. mind-controlled prosthetic
b. microprocessor
c. total artificial heart
d. body-powered prosthetic
Answer: c
Feedback: A total artificial heart can be used to extend the life of a patient in end-stage heart failure as the patient waits for an available organ transplant.
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