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. How many teaspoons of sugar does the average UK person eat every week?

10

140

85

#2. What is the highest contributor for female hormones in the oceans?

Female fish

Human disposal of oral contraceptives

Crustaceans

#3. How many main blood groups are there?

3

4

2

#4. What is a verruca?

Fungal infection

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

#5. What is a genome?

A very large gnome

The complete ‘instruction manual’ of an organism

A very large gene

#6. Why is a crossmatch needed before a kidney transplant can take place?

A and B

To prevent the kidney being rejected

To ensure the patient and donor are compatible

#7. What is obstructive sleep apnoea?

When you are unable to fall asleep due to environmental distractions (such as tv)

Pauses in breathing during sleep caused by obstruction of the upper airway

When the nerves to your lungs are blocked

#8. Which one of these imaging techniques uses ionising radiation?

MRI

CT scan

Ultrasound

#9. Which of these substances can be tested for using urine dipsticks?

Protein

Magnesium

Cholesterol

#10. What is the main reason for randomising patients to their treatment allocation in a clinical trial?

Fairest way of deciding who gets which drug

So that patients don’t know which drug they’re taking

To reduce bias

#11. What type of organism causes malaria?

Parasite

Bacteria

Virus

#12. Does Ebola virus have a genome?

Yes, and scientists have sequenced lots of them!

No it’s too small

Yes, but it’s too hard to sequence

#13. What is the main purpose of a phase 3 clinical trial?

To assess the efficacy of the drug in a wide patient population

To test the safety and efficacy of the drug in a small number of patients

To test the safety of the drug in healthy volunteers

#14. Which one of these activities does NOT involve the use of particle accelerators?

Powering cars

Physics research

Radiotherapy

#15. What is the name of the main artery that delivers the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

Aorta

Pulmonary Artery

Vena Cava

#16. What biological trace evidence could be used to detect drowning?

insects

Pollen

Diatoms

#17. What is a pathogen?

An infectious agent that could cause a disease to you

A fascinating treatment that cures everyone with sadness

Your old auntie that you rarely see

#18. Do a kidney transplant patient and donor need to be ABO blood group compatible?

No

Sometimes

Yes

#19. How many chest compressions should you do per minute during CPR?

100 to 120

50 to 75

250 to 300

#20. What is the age of consent to be a bone marrow donor?

16

18

21

#21. Which metal ion is associated with the insulin molecule?

Zinc

Copper

Magnesium

#22. What percentage of the UK population donate blood?

7%

80%

25%

#23. How many chromosomes does a human have?

46

23

44

#24. 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

#25. What is one of the most widely used diagnostic technique for detecting virus in patients?

Goldfish Diagnostic Test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

The Hamburger Test

#26. What type of cell is the heart made up of?

Muscle

Cartilage

Nerve

#27. Faecal bacteria (bacteria found in your poo) can be found on what percentage of peoples hands?

6%

26%

33%

#28. What does CPAP stand for?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Constant Pressure Applied to the Patient

Critical Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

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

Milk

Lemonade

Fruit juice

#30. How many people die every day waiting for a kidney transplant?

2

1

4

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