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CYBORG
What is a Cyborg?
Humans who have machine parts incorporated into their bodies.
For example:
Cochlear implants in the ear…
Artificial Hearts
Artificial Limbs
Pacemakers
Advantages
Prolongs life
Enables one to lead a normal life
Gives a part of the body back
Improves the quality of life
Disadvantages
Training is needed for doctors
They are all expensive
Psychological problems
Feeling ‘different’ to everyone else
The risk of rejection/infection
Pain during operation