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 the highest contributor for female hormones in the oceans?

Crustaceans

Human disposal of oral contraceptives

Female fish

#2. 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

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

Powering cars

Physics research

Radiotherapy

#4. What is leukaemia?

Parasite infection

Stomach bacteria

Blood cancer

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

2

4

1

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

Cartilage

Muscle

Nerve

#7. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

23

46

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

Lemonade

Milk

Fruit juice

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

Goldfish Diagnostic Test

The Hamburger Test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

#10. How many main blood groups are there?

2

3

4

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

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To ensure the cells are sterile

To protect the scientists doing the work

#12. Are cancer patients are given radiotherapy treatment by nurses?

Yes

Sometimes

No, treatment is given by radiographers

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

MRI

CT scan

Ultrasound

#14. What does spirometry measure?

Your heart rate

How much you weigh

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

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

Vena Cava

Aorta

Pulmonary Artery

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

140

10

85

#17. 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

#18. What blood group is the ‘universal donor’?

B

A

O

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

Copper

Zinc

Magnesium

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

36

26

16

#21. Are X-rays used to treat cancer?

Yes, X-rays are used to treat cancer

Cancer is only treated with chemotherapy

No, X-rays are dangerous

#22. Do radiotherapy patients have special masks made to keep them still during treatment?

Yes, always no matter what the treatment is

No, patients just try not to move

Sometimes, depending no the treatment site

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

A chest X-ray

Eating a banana

A two week holiday in Cornwall

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

To test the safety of the drug in healthy volunteers

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

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

Sometimes

Yes

No

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

25%

7%

80%

#27. What does DNA stand for?

Did Not Attend

Do Not Ask

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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

26%

33%

6%

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

Cholesterol

Magnesium

Protein

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

16

21

18

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