Quiz

Welcome! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? 

Whether you’re looking to prove your expertise, review key takeaways from the conference, or are simply curious about science and healthcare, our quiz is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your understanding. From general knowledge questions to in-depth healthcare information, this quiz is designed to examine your level of understanding and potentially highlight areas for further learning. 

So, are you up for the challenge? Gather your thinking cap and let’s begin!

 

Results

#1. X-SCID is a sex-linked disease. Who is affected by this disease?

#2. How much blood does the heart pump round the body every minute?

#3. Does the brain feel pain?

#4. What %age of the brain is made up of water?

#5. How much of the oxygen in your blood stream is used by the brain?

#6. How many chambers are there in the heart?

#7. How many miles of blood vessels are in the brain?

#8. How many neocortical neurons are lost each day?

#9. What parasitic disease can result from eating contaminated watercress?

#10. What is the normal range of respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

#11. Dan has sickle cell anaemia and needs regular blood transfusions to keep him healthy. Dan’s blood group is type A, which of the following blood types can he safely receive?

#12. How many bacteria are there in 1 gram of poo?

#13. Which Isotope is most commonly used in PET/CT scanning?

#14. What is the normal range for the heart rate if an adult is at rest?

#15. How fast do nerve impulses travel to and from the brain?

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Science is All Around Us

The 7th Annual Schools Science Conference took place on 18th March 2010


The Royal College of Pathologists

2 Carlton House Terrace
St James’s
London
SW1Y 5AF