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 muscles do you have in your fingers?

0

35

16

#2. In 2012 which human blood parasite disease is estimated to have killed 1300 children every day?

Leishmaniasis

Malaria

Toxoplasmosis

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

26

36

16

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

Varicella-zoster virus

Variola-zoster virus

Vermicelli-zoster virus

#5. What precious metal is commonly used to make the housing for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)?

Uranium

Lithium

Titanium

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

To protect the scientists doing the work

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To ensure the cells are sterile

#7. What is histology?

The study of cells and tissue

The study of plants

The study of blood

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

faeces and stools

foetuses and stools

faeces and recliners

#9. What does NHSBT stand for?

National Health Service Babies and Tissues

National Health Service Blood and Transplant

National Health Service Blood and Transport

#10. What is a verruca?

Fungal infection

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

#11. Name a type of ionising radiation

Light

Inferred radiation

X-rays

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

Ventricular Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation

Sinus Rhythm

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

21

18

16

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

Stimulating blood supply

Extracting foreign bodies

Cleaning wounds

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

Milk

Fruit Juice

Lemonade

#16. What disease is a biochemist particularly looking for when they measure the glucose level of someone’s blood?

Diabetes

Coronary heart disease

Glucomaxima

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

Wrist

Shoulder

Ankle

#18. Where can you go online to find out about being a blood donor?

hospital.blood.co.uk

www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk

www.blood.co.uk

#19. What does RBC stand for?

Right Blood Cell

Reduced Blood Cells

Red Blood Cell

#20. When having radiotherapy the patient feels which of the following?

Nothing

Ticklish

Burning sensation

#21. What is formalin?

Liquid used to cover tissue

Liquid used to preserve tissue

Liquid used to colour tissue

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

150 million

1 million

5 million

#23. What are bacteria grown on in the laboratory?

Glass slides

Agar plates

In water

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

Yes

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

No

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

Helping people to walk

Scanning the bones of the body

Building bridges

#26. Do Ultrasound scanners use ionising radiation?

No

Sometimes

Yes

#27. What is haemotoxylin used for?

To demonstrate foods

To demonstrate fatty acids

To demonstrate nuclear structures

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

Iguana

Hamster

Cat

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

Left atrium

Right ventricle

Left ventricle

#30. What is the term used for medicines that treat bacterial infections?

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-retrovirals

Antibiotics

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