Bones
MCAT Questions
Diseases/Infections
Health and Wellness
UCM Trivia
100

What is the strongest bone in the body?

Femur

100

What organelle is primarily responsible for ATP production (energy) in eukaryotic cells?

The Mitochondria 

100

What caused the most recent pandemic?

Covid-19

100
What is the recommended range of sleep for adults?

7-9 hours 

100

What is our mascot's name?

Rufus

200

What connects bones to other bones?

Ligament 

200

Which gas law states that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure at a constant temperature?

Boyle's Law 

200

What bacteria causes tetanus?

Clostridium tetani 

200

How long should you wash you hands with soap for?

At least 20 seconds

200

What does CARE stand for?

300

How many bones are in the body?

206

300

A 10kg box is pushed across a frictionless surface with a force of 20N. What is its acceleration?

2 m/s^2 (F=ma)

300

Malaria is primarily transmitted by which vector?

Mosquitoes 

300

Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?

Carbohydrates

300

Where can you go for psychological care on campus?

CAPS or the Student health and athletics building (Second floor) 

400

How many vertebrae are in the lumbar?

5

400

Which of the following molecules is most polar?
Hexane, Ethanol, Benzene, Toluene

Ethanol, has an -OH group capable of hydrogen bonding

400

How do viruses replicate?

They enter a host cell and then make copies of their genetic material and proteins

400

How much water should you drink in a day? (in liters)

4 to 3 liters

400

What does the bobcat pantry provide for free (via appointment)?

Groceries and packaged foods

500

What is the topmost vertebra (C1) called 

The atlas

500

Which structure helps prevent the backflow of blood in the circulatory system?

Valves in veins

500

What lung disease is caused by inhaling very fine ash and sand dust?

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

500

What is the recommended amount of exercise per week in minutes?

150 minutes for moderate exercise and 75 minutes for vigorous exercise weekly

500

Where is the STEM tutoring hub located?

SSB 340