Medicine Quiz: 15 Medical Knowledge Questions
Medicine has made incredible progress over the centuries. From the first discoveries to modern treatments, test your medical knowledge!
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Frequently asked questions: Medicine
A preview of what awaits you in this medicine quiz: 15 multiple choice questions, each with a detailed explanation so you can learn as you play. Here are a few sample questions (and their answers, so no cheating before you play!).
Who discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic?
Answer: Alexander Fleming. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 when he noticed that a mould (Penicillium notatum) was destroying bacteria in a Petri dish. This discovery revolutionised medicine.
Which disease is caused by a lack of insulin?
Answer: Diabetes. Diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin or by the body not using it properly. Type 1 diabetes results from the destruction of the insulin-producing cells, whereas type 2 is linked to insulin resistance.
Which disease was eradicated thanks to vaccination in 1980?
Answer: Smallpox. Smallpox was officially declared eradicated by the WHO in 1980, thanks to a worldwide vaccination campaign. It is the only human disease to have been completely eradicated.
Which vitamin is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight?
Answer: Vitamin D. Vitamin D is synthesised by the skin under the action of the sun's ultraviolet B rays. It is essential for calcium absorption and bone health. A deficiency can cause rickets in children.
What is the name of the medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to see inside the body?
Answer: Ultrasound. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. It is widely used to monitor pregnancy because it is non-invasive and involves no radiation.
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