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 valves are there in the normal human heart?

4

5

3

#2. Which of these is NOT a parasite?

Trypanosoma brucei

Caenorhabditis elegans

Schistosoma mansoni

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

Foetuses and stools

Faeces and recliners

Faeces and stools

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

18

21

16

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

Endoscope

Stethoscope

Microscope

#6. Where is a gastric ulcer found?

Arm

Nose

Stomach

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

4

2

3

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

<29g

<24g

<19g

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

16

26

36

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

Silicon

Helium

Iron

#11. What is the definitive host and vector for the malaria parasite, genus plasmodium?

Tsetse fly

Ixodes dammini

Anopheles mosquito

#12. What are Polyhydroxyalkanoates soluble in?

Chloroform

Water

Salt water

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

100x

10x

40x

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

Attenuated

Passive

Hybrid

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

A 2 week holiday in Cornwall

A chest X-ray

An 8hr trans-atlantic flight

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

Coronary heart disease

Diabetes

Glucomaxima

#17. Which of these imaging techniques uses non-ionising radiation?

CT scan

MRI scan

X-ray

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

82 inches long

82 feet long

82 meters long

#19. What is a buddy button used for?

Calling for help

Measuring the width of your belly button

Switch for powered chair controls

#20. How many bacteria are in your gut?

1 million

<1000

100 trillion

#21. What are Polyhydroxyalkanoates?

Glass

Cellulose

Biodegradable Polymers produced by bacteria

#22. How many lobes are lungs made of?

5

8

12

#23. What is a gene?

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

A pair of fashionable casual trousers in denim

A chromosome

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

48

22

10

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

Stomach

Lungs

Skin

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

Extent of Push In Outside Chair

Electric Powered Indoor Outdoor Chair

Elastic Pull In Osteo-Correlation

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

Anti-retrovirals

Antibiotics

Anti-inflammatory

#28. How many chromosomes does a human have?

46

44

23

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

Cria

Larvae

Nymphs

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

Plasma

Red blood cells

White blood cells

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