What component of the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) machine regulates body temperature?
a. Pump
b. Oxygenator
c. Heat exchanger
d. Perfusion fluid
ANS: C
The heat exchanger, which is incorporated in the CPB circuit, regulates the body temperature using water that is circulating through the exchanger.
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