Science·hard
Who invented the stethoscope in the early 19th century?René Laënnec✓ correct
William Withering
Theodor Schwann
Rudolf Virchow
inventorsstethoscopemedicine
Science·medium
Penicillin was discovered through systematic research rather than accidental observation.innovationmedicinediscovery
Science·hard
What is the rarest blood type among humans?Rh-null✓ correct
O negative
AB positive
A negative
general knowledgesciencemedicinebiology
Science·easy
What does the term 'placebo effect' refer to?Improvement in symptoms due to belief rather than active treatment✓ correct
A sugar pill containing hidden medication
The natural healing ability of the immune system
The body's reaction to injected saline solution
quackeryplacebopsychologymedicine
Science·easy
What term describes medical treatments with no scientific evidence of effectiveness?Quackery✓ correct
Empiricism
Allopathy
Homeopathy
quackerymedicinepseudoscience
Science·medium
Which insect has been used in traditional medicine and forensic entomology for centuries?Blowfly larva✓ correct
Ladybug
Butterfly
Cricket
insectsforensicsmedicine
History·medium
Which fungus was studied by Fleming in his accidental discovery of penicillin?Penicillium notatum✓ correct
Aspergillus niger
Trichoderma reesei
Fusarium oxysporum
mushroomsfungimedicinediscovery
Food & Drink·easy
Which mushroom is known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional Chinese medicine?Reishi✓ correct
Portobello
Button mushroom
Honey fungus
mushroomsmedicinetraditionalasian
Science·medium
Which plant, used in traditional Chinese medicine, is known as 'panax' and is believed to have adaptogenic properties?Ginseng✓ correct
Ginger
Turmeric
Licorice
plantsmedicineginsengtraditional chinese medicine
History·hard
Which plant's bark is the source of quinine, originally used to prevent malaria in tropical regions?Cinchona tree✓ correct
Willow tree
Eucalyptus tree
Mahogany tree
plantsmedicinehistorytree bark
Science·hard
Which plant is the primary source of quinine, historically used to treat malaria?Cinchona officinalis✓ correct
Rauvolfia serpentina
Artemisia annua
Eucalyptus globulus
plantsmedicinequinine
History·hard
In traditional Chinese medicine, which plant has been used for thousands of years and was recently granted FDA approval for treating certain seizure disorders?Cannabis sativa✓ correct
Ephedra sinica
Ginseng panax
Ginkgo biloba
drugscannabismedicinetraditional
Science·hard
The pharmaceutical drug digoxin is derived from the foxglove plant and is primarily used to treat which condition?Heart failure and arrhythmias✓ correct
Type 2 diabetes
Chronic kidney disease
Osteoporosis
drugsmedicineplantscardiology
History·medium
Aspirin was originally derived from the bark of which tree?Willow✓ correct
Birch
Oak
Maple
drugshistorymedicineplants
Science·hard
Heroin is the brand name of morphine once marketed by which pharmaceutical company?Bayer✓ correct
Merck
Pfizer
Novartis
society and culturebusinessmarketingmedicinesciencenames
History·hard
When was the pacemaker invented?1958✓ correct
1934
1942
1971
eventsmedicineinventionshistorysciencehealth
History·hard
In which year was the first defibrillator used?1947✓ correct
1931
1959
1974
eventsfirstsmedicinehistoryrecordsscience
History·hard
When was the first chemotherapy treatment?1956✓ correct
1932
1940
1921
eventsfirstsmedicinehistoryrecordsscience
History·hard
In which year was the discovery of treatment for AIDS?1987✓ correct
1977
1982
1992
eventsmedicinehistorysciencehealth
History·hard
When was the first heart transplant?1967✓ correct
1973
1979
1985
eventsfirstsmedicinehistoryrecordsscience
History·medium
What disease killed millions of Europeans in the 14th century?Bubonic plague✓ correct
Syphilis
Scarlet fever
Furuncles
historydisease1300smedicinehealthdecades
General Knowledge·medium
What is the name for the undersurface of a foot?Sole✓ correct
Heel
Arch
Instep
medicineanatomygeneral knowledgesciencehealthbiology
Science·easy
What is the process by which both milk and blood can become semisolid?Clotting✓ correct
Pasteurization
Filtration
Distillation
biologyhealthmedicinescience
Science·easy
What allergy is caused by the pollen of certain plants?Hay fever✓ correct
Asthma
Eczema
Vertigo
plantsmedicinesciencenaturebiologyhealth
Science·easy
What is the name of the process that is concerned with the development of the fertilized egg and the growth of the fetus?Embryology✓ correct
Endocrinology
Pathology
Radiology
biologymedicineanatomysciencewordshealth
Science·easy
What instrument do doctors often have around their necks?Stethoscope✓ correct
MRI Scanner
Forceps
Insulin Pen
medicinegeneral knowledgesciencehealth
Science·easy
A loss of memory is known as what?Amnesia✓ correct
Insomnia
Coma
Kleptomania
medicinewordssciencehealthlanguagelinguistics
Science·easy
Which of the following conditions can lead to blindness if left untreated?Cataract✓ correct
Arthritis
Mumps
Jaundice
sciencehealthmedicine
Science·medium
Which Disease Of The Liver Is Associated With Alcoholism?Cirrhosis✓ correct
Hepatitis
Scurvy
Meningitis
medicinebiologysciencehealth
Science·medium
Which two bones form the ankle joint that the talus fits between?The tibia and fibula✓ correct
The femur and tibia
The humerus and ulna
The radius and ulna
anatomybiologymedicinebonessciencethe human body
History·hard
When was the first dialysis machine created?1943✓ correct
1911
1968
1924
eventsfirstsmedicinehistoryrecordsscience
History·hard
In which year was the creation of the first artificial heart?2015✓ correct
2000
1993
2004
eventsinventionsmedicinehistorytechnologyscience
History·hard
From what did Alexander the Great suffer?Epilepsy✓ correct
Hemophilia
Asthma
Narcolepsy
peoplemedicinehistorysciencehealth
History·hard
When was the first blood bank opened?1937✓ correct
1910
1919
1928
eventsfirstsmedicinehistoryrecordsscience
History·hard
When was laser eye surgery first used for vision correction?1983✓ correct
1974
1993
2001
eventsfirstsmedicinehistoryrecordsscience
History·hard
In which year was the the contraceptive pill first approved for use?1960✓ correct
1953
1971
1980
eventsmedicinefirstshistorysciencehealth
History·medium
When was COVID-19 declared a Global Pandemic?2020✓ correct
2019
2021
2018
eventsmedicinehistorysciencehealth
Science·medium
What is the name of the organ that filters blood?Kidney✓ correct
Liver
Spleen
Heart
sciencebiologyanatomymedicinethe human bodyhealth
Science·medium
Which pancreatic hormone works to lower glucose levels in the blood?Insulin✓ correct
Oxytocin
Adrenaline
Testosterone
biologyendocrinologymedicinesciencehealth
Science·medium
How many pairs of chromosomes does the average person have?numbersanatomymedicinebiologysciencemathematics