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. What is a verruca?

Bacterial infection

Viral infection

Fungal infection

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

5

4

3

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

2

4

3

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

An 8hr trans-atlantic flight

A chest X-ray

A 2 week holiday in Cornwall

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

Helium

Iron

Silicon

#6. How many bacteria are in your gut?

<1000

100 trillion

1 million

#7. 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

#8. Where is a gastric ulcer found?

Arm

Stomach

Nose

#9. What is the aorta?

Major blood vessel entering the heart

Major vein

Major blood vessel leaving the heart

#10. What is the number 1 cause of food poisoning in UK?

Campylobacter

Salmonella

E. coli

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

To ensure the cells are sterile

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To protect the scientists doing the work

#12. Malaria Parasite can be seen in which of the following blood components?

White blood cells

Plasma

Red blood cells

#13. Which of these is a type of immunity?

Aggressive

Acute

Passive

#14. How many valves are there in the normal human heart?

5

3

4

#15. What are Polyhydroxyalkanoates?

Cellulose

Biodegradable Polymers produced by bacteria

Glass

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

Glucose

Insulin

Glucagon

#17. What is the most appropriate magnification required for the microscopic analysis of thin blood smears for malaria diagnosis?

40x

10x

100x

#18. What qualification is required to become a pharmacy technician?

No qualification required

Vocational qualification in Pharmacy

Degree in Pharmacy

#19. 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

#20. 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

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

Foetuses and stools

Faeces and recliners

Faeces and stools

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

Anti-inflammatory

Antibiotics

Anti-retrovirals

#23. Which of these is NOT a parasite?

Caenorhabditis elegans

Trypanosoma brucei

Schistosoma mansoni

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

Lungs

Stomach

Skin

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

Stimulating blood supply

Extracting foreign bodies

Cleaning wounds

#26. Which item would a histopathologist primarily use to carry out their work?

Endoscope

Microscope

Stethoscope

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

<19g

<24g

<29g

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

Small brain cavity

Forward facing eyes

Large, sharp canines

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

Elastic Pull In Osteo-Correlation

Electric Powered Indoor Outdoor Chair

Extent of Push In Outside Chair

#30. Approximately, how many days of energy would a 60kg woman store in her adipose tissue?

22

10

48

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