Biology
Chemistry
Psychology/Sociology
Medical Fun Facts
Wild Card
100
What is DNA composed of?
*Hint 4 things*
Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine
100
What is the smallest "known" thing in the universe?
*Known, not measured, there may be multiple answers*
Point particles: Electron or Quark
100
This term refers to the beliefs, values, norms, and behaviors shared by a group of people and passed down from one generation to the next.
*Don't overthink*
Culture
100
Which organ can regenerate itself?
Liver
100
What is the only number that is both even and prime?
2
200
What does the ECG represent physiologically?
Electrical signals/rhythm in the heart
200
What element is the most abundant in the universe?
Hydrogen
200
This part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination.
Cerebellum
200
What part of the body has fastest twitch muscle in a human ?
Eyes
200
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Hummingbird
300
What is the "ratio" of human cells to bacteria on the human body?
1:1
300
During which step of protein folding, does it begin to develop a 3D structure?
Tertiary
300
Damage to this lobe of the brain most commonly results in personality changes, poor impulse control, and difficulty with decision-making.
Frontal Lobe
300
Humans share about 60% of their DNA with this fruit?
Banana
300
What is the only letter in the alphabet that does not appear on the periodic table?
J
400
What is the most abundant protein in the body?
Collagen
400
Rank the following intermolecular forces from strongest to weakest:
Hydrogen bonding
London dispersion forces
Ionic interactions
Dipole–dipole interactions
Ionic interactions > Hydrogen bonding > Dipole–dipole > London dispersion
400
A woman collapses in a crowded subway station during rush hour. Dozens of people witness the event, yet no one immediately steps in to help. Each person assumes someone else will act, and responsibility becomes psychologically “shared.”
What social psychological phenomenon best explains why individuals are less likely to help in the presence of a large group?
*......effect*
The bystander effect
400
Besides your fingerprint, what part of the body is unique?
*No two are exactly the same*
Tongue
400
Who is regarded as the father of early modern medicine?
Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
500
A 19-year-old college student is brought to the emergency department because he has become very tired and confused over the past day. For the past two weeks, he has been extremely thirsty, urinating frequently, and feeling fatigued even though he has been eating normally. He recently had a mild cold. Today, he developed nausea, repeated vomiting, and abdominal pain. On exam, he looks dehydrated with dry mouth and delayed capillary refill. His vital signs show BP 92/58, HR 124, and RR 32 with deep, rapid breathing. A fruity smell is noted on his breath. Lab results show glucose 540 mg/dL, arterial pH 6.9, bicarbonate 9 mEq/L, positive ketones, and an elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis. He is not overweight and has no prior medical history. Based on the following information, what is the likely diagnosis of this patient?
*Be specific with your answer, not specific = no points*
Diabetes Mellites
(Type 1 Diabetes)
500
Which element was discovered on the sun before it was discovered on Earth?
Helium
500
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, individuals must satisfy lower-level needs before progressing to higher-level ones.
What are Maslow's 5 Hierarchy of needs?
1. Physiological needs (food, water, sleep, shelter)
2. Safety needs (security, stability, protection)
3. Love and belongingness (relationships, friendship, intimacy)
4. Esteem needs (respect, confidence, achievement)
5. Self-actualization (reaching one’s full potential, personal growth)
500
How many RBC does your body make per second?
2-3 million RBCs
500
Which animal has fingerprints so similar to humans that they have interfered with crime scene investigations?
Koala