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?

42

46

44

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

A modified microwave

An electric car

A 3D printer

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

One banana

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

100g of brazil nuts

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

Chromosome 54

Chromosome X

Chromosome 1

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

Transporting oxygen

Fighting infection

Blood clotting

#6. 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

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

To ensure the patient and donor are compatible

To prevent the kidney being rejected

A and B

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

Electrical field

Gravitaional field

Magnetic field

#9. What does BiPAP stand for?

Bilevel Pressure And Pulse

Bilevel Pressurised Airway Pump

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure

#10. How does an EEG help with diagnosis of Epilepsy?

It records the electrical brain pattern during sleeping periods

Both of the above

It records the electrical brain pattern during a seizure

#11. When was the first IVF baby born?

1978

1984

1992

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

350

35

3,500

#13. Which type of blood cells make antibodies?

Lymphocytes

Phagocytes

Platelets

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

21

18

16

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

Cluster of differentiation

Common dominant

Class distinction

#16. Where is St Georges Univeristy of London?

South West London

Central London

North London

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

8 to 13Hz (cycles per second)

4 to 8Hz (cycles per second)

0.5 to 4Hz (cycles per second)

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

Sometimes

Yes

No

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

32

9

11

#20. Which is the biggest cell in the human body?

Oocyte

Neuron

Epithelial

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

Virtual Reality (VR) headsets

Robotic spiders

Medical cannabis

#22. What does FACS stand for?

Flow Activated Cell Aorting

Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting

Fabulous Activated Cell Sorting

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

1960s

1990s

1900s

#24. What is an EEG?

A recording of the electreical muscle signal

A recording of the electrical heart signal

A recording of the electrical brain signal

#25. What is Radiotherapy used to treat?

Cancer

Fractures

Migraines

#26. Which of these are an example of a white blood cell?

Platelet

Albumin

Lymphocyte

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

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

ADHD

Narcolepsy

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

Chest X-ray

CT scan

LASER surgery

#29. How many clinical scientists are there in the UK?

25 000

10 000

>50 000

#30. 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)

Bronchitis

Myelitis

Tinnitus

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