In September of 2001, Doctors Conducted the First-Ever Telesurgery, Operating

question 52

Multiple Choice

In September of 2001, doctors conducted the first-ever telesurgery, operating on a patient in France from an office in downtown Manhattan via robotic technology. What feature of contemporary society is this an illustration of?

• A) the greatly diminished importance of place
• B) the way capitalism forces individuals into competition with one another
• C) the extent to which economic exploitation is still present in a modern industrial economy
• D) the extent to which service workers are also subject to the scrutiny and critique of a manager or supervisor
• E) the many sources of inequality in a postmodern economy

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Definitions:

Anterior Chambers

The fluid-filled space between the cornea and the iris in the eye, through which light passes to reach the lens.

Ciliary Body

A structure in the eye composed of ciliary muscle and ciliary processes, involved in the production of aqueous humor and adjustment of the lens for focusing.

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye that allows light to enter the retina.

Special Senses

The senses including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and equilibrium, which have specialized organs devoted to them.