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. Which parasitic worm has to be pulled out from the infected person’s skin on a stick?

Earth worm

Ringworm

Guinea worm

#2. What heart valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

Aortic valve

Mitral (bicuspid valve)

Tricuspid valve

#3. In urine analysis, what does the term ‘specific gravity’ tell us about someone’s health?

How heavy someone is

It identifies a specific person by their urine

How dehydrated someone is

#4. How many bones are there in the foot?

26

36

16

#5. How many muscles do you have in your fingers?

16

35

0

#6. What irregular heart rhythm is commonly treated by an ablation procedure?

Atrial Fibrillation

Ventricular Fibrillation

Sinus Rhythm

#7. What is the name of the heart’s main pumping chamber that delivers oxygenated blood to the body?

Left ventricle

Left atrium

Right ventricle

#8. Are all bacteria, yeasts, moulds and viruses bad for you?

No

Yes

Some are good, some are bad, some may have no affect

#9. Which of these drinks has the lowest amount of sugar?

Lemonade

Fruit Juice

Milk

#10. What is histology?

The study of blood

The study of cells and tissue

The study of plants

#11. How many samples do biomedical scientits in the UK handle every year?

150 million

1 million

5 million

#12. Do Ultrasound scanners use ionising radiation?

Yes

No

Sometimes

#13. Name the virus that causes chicken pox and shingles

Vermicelli-zoster virus

Variola-zoster virus

Varicella-zoster virus

#14. Toxoplasma is a parasite commonly transmitted to humans from which household pet?

Cat

Hamster

Iguana

#15. Radiotherapy is the use of ionising radiation to treat which of the following conditions?

Cancer

Heart Disease

Diabetes

#16. What are gamma-rays?

Electrons

A glowing beam

High energy photons

#17. Why are cell therapy and gene therapy procedures carried out in a closed system?

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To protect the scientists doing the work

To ensure the cells are sterile

#18. When HIV infection progresses to AIDS what part of the immune system becomes dramatically reduced?

Antibody

Lymphocytes

Phagocytes

#19. Which of the following is a type of vaccination?

Intramuscularly

Subcutaneous

Inactivated

#20. What are maggots used for in the treatment of medical conditions?

Cleaning wounds

Extracting foreign bodies

Stimulating blood supply

#21. How many times will your heart beat today?

Around 100 000

Around 50 000

Around 250 000

#22. Can somebody catch shingles from a person with chicken pox?

No

Only if they are both in close contact

Only if they have not had shingles

#23. In which human body joint do you find the rotator cuff tendon?

Wrist

Ankle

Shoulder

#24. What can a robotic exoskeleton be used for?

Building bridges

Scanning the bones of the body

Helping people to walk

#25. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

44

46

#26. What are two medical terms used for what we would call poo?

faeces and recliners

foetuses and stools

faeces and stools

#27. What does RBC stand for?

Reduced Blood Cells

Red Blood Cell

Right Blood Cell

#28. Can a person get chicken pox more than once in their lifetime?

No

Yes

Only if they have had shingles

#29. What is microbiology the study of?

Bacteria and viruses

Yeasts and moulds

All of the above

#30. When modelling how infectious diseases spread, what does ‘R’ represent?

Risk factor

Resistance level

Reproduction number

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