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 chromosomes does a human have?

46

44

23

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

Anti-retrovirals

Antibiotics

Anti-inflammatory

#3. Which of these is NOT a parasite?

Schistosoma mansoni

Trypanosoma brucei

Caenorhabditis elegans

#4. Where is a gastric ulcer found?

Nose

Stomach

Arm

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

Faeces and stools

Foetuses and stools

Faeces and recliners

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

26

36

16

#7. What are Polyhydroxyalkanoates soluble in?

Chloroform

Water

Salt water

#8. Which hormone cannot be produced by the body in people with type 1 diabetes?

Glucagon

Glucose

Insulin

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

To protect the scientists doing the work

To ensure the cells are sterile

To stop mutant cells escaping!

#10. Skulls: Which feature is NOT something that would specifically suggest that the animal is a predator?

Small brain cavity

Large, sharp canines

Forward facing eyes

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

It identifies a specific person by their urine

How heavy someone is

How dehydrated someone is

#12. How many phases of clinical trials are there?

4

3

5

#13. What is the daily reccomended intake of sugar for a child (aged 7-10)?

<19g

<24g

<29g

#14. What are Polyhydroxyalkanoates?

Glass

Biodegradable Polymers produced by bacteria

Cellulose

#15. What does EPIOC stand for in the world of wheelchairs?

Elastic Pull In Osteo-Correlation

Extent of Push In Outside Chair

Electric Powered Indoor Outdoor Chair

#16. What is a gene?

A chromosome

A pair of fashionable casual trousers in denim

A sequence of nucleotides that code for the order of units used to build up a biological molecule

#17. What would NOT help decrease your radiation dose?

Doubling the shielding between you and the source

Doubling the time using the source

Doubling your distance from source

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

Stimulating blood supply

Extracting foreign bodies

Cleaning wounds

#19. If a patient is unable to swallow how would you deal with their regular medicines?

Change formulation

Try to put them in the patient’s mouth and see what happens

Stop them all

#20. Horrible Housemates: What are baby cockroaches called?

Cria

Nymphs

Larvae

#21. Which one of the following is a type of vaccine?

Hybrid

Passive

Attenuated

#22. Photovoltaic solar cells are most commonly made from which element?

Iron

Silicon

Helium

#23. Which exposure will give you the highest dose of radiation?

An 8hr trans-atlantic flight

A 2 week holiday in Cornwall

A chest X-ray

#24. What part of the body would a drug be having the most affect on after using an inhaler?

Stomach

Skin

Lungs

#25. What does spirometry measure?

How much you weigh

The amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled

Your heart rate

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

To reduce bias

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

Fairest way of deciding who gets which drug

#27. How long can a tapeworm grow in your intestine?

82 inches long

82 meters long

82 feet long

#28. What is obstructive sleep apnoea?

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

When the nerves to your lungs are blocked

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

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

Glucomaxima

Coronary heart disease

Diabetes

#30. What is a buddy button used for?

Calling for help

Measuring the width of your belly button

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