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. Which is the biggest cell in the human body?

Oocyte

Neuron

Epithelial

#2. Name the new technology used by therapists to help people overcome their phobias?

Virtual Reality (VR) headsets

Robotic spiders

Medical cannabis

#3. How many undergraduate courses does St Georges University of London offer?

9

11

32

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

18

21

16

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

100g of brazil nuts

One banana

Replace salt (NaCl) with Lo-Salt (KCl) for one week

#6. What does CD stand for in relation to cell sorting?

Class distinction

Cluster of differentiation

Common dominant

#7. Apporoximately, how many people are on the UK national kidney transplant waiting list?

3,500

35

350

#8. What type of field does MRI scanner use?

Electrical field

Gravitaional field

Magnetic field

#9. What kind of technology is capable of producing a whole range of materials including jewellery, drug delivery formulations and chocolate?

A 3D printer

A modified microwave

An electric car

#10. What does FACS stand for?

Fabulous Activated Cell Sorting

Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting

Flow Activated Cell Aorting

#11. What is the name of the sensation of an internal noise in the ear, despite the lack of an external sound? (It is often described as ringing or buzzing)

Tinnitus

Myelitis

Bronchitis

#12. Which type of blood cells make antibodies?

Phagocytes

Platelets

Lymphocytes

#13. What is Radiotherapy used to treat?

Cancer

Fractures

Migraines

#14. What is an EEG?

A recording of the electrical brain signal

A recording of the electrical heart signal

A recording of the electreical muscle signal

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

Yes

Sometimes

No

#16. When was the first IVF baby born?

1978

1984

1992

#17. How clinical science specialisms are there in the UK?

10

25

50

#18. Which of these does NOT use ionising radiation?

Chest X-ray

LASER surgery

CT scan

#19. What is the frequency of the alpha rhythm?

0.5 to 4Hz (cycles per second)

4 to 8Hz (cycles per second)

8 to 13Hz (cycles per second)

#20. What is the name of the piece of equipment used to deliver photon radiotherapy?

Linear Accelerator

CT scanner

Ultrasound scanner

#21. What is the name of the spiral-shaped organ of hearing?

Middle ear

Cochlea

Stapes

#22. Which of the following is an unlikely a way that a pathogen can acquire antimicrobial resistance?

On its own through evolution

Exchanging DNA with another microorganism

#23. What is the main role of red blood cells?

Blood clotting

Transporting oxygen

Fighting infection

#24. Where is St Georges Univeristy of London?

Central London

North London

South West London

#25. What does BiPAP stand for?

Bilevel Pressurised Airway Pump

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure

Bilevel Pressure And Pulse

#26. During which decade was the first patient simulator invented?

1960s

1900s

1990s

#27. Why is a crossmatch needed before a kidney transplant can take place?

To prevent the kidney being rejected

A and B

To ensure the patient and donor are compatible

#28. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

42

46

#29. Which of the following may be diagnosed with a cardiorespiratory sleep study?

Narcolepsy

ADHD

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

#30. What is the largest chromosome in a human cell?

Chromosome 54

Chromosome X

Chromosome 1

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