Biomedical Science quick practice

Question 1 of 10

Before taking part in a medical study, a person must give

A. informed consent B. a fee C. a blood transfusion D. a vaccine

Question 2 of 10

In DNA, adenine always pairs with

A. thymine B. cytosine C. guanine D. uracil

Question 3 of 10

A placebo is

A. an inactive substance given to a control group B. a strong drug C. a vaccine D. a surgical tool

Question 4 of 10

A pharmacist

A. dispenses medicines and advises on their use B. performs surgery C. takes X-rays D. designs hospitals

Question 5 of 10

The lymphatic system helps to

A. move bones B. digest food C. return fluid to the blood and fight infection D. produce urine

Question 6 of 10

A pathogen is

A. a vaccine B. a medicine C. a white blood cell D. a microorganism that causes disease

Question 7 of 10

A randomised controlled trial reduces

A. selection bias B. sample size C. cost D. ethics approval

Question 8 of 10

Most water is absorbed in the

A. large intestine (colon) B. stomach C. mouth D. oesophagus

Question 9 of 10

Glycogen is stored mainly in the

A. liver and muscles B. brain C. skin D. bones

Question 10 of 10

HIV mainly attacks

A. red blood cells B. CD4 T-helper cells C. platelets D. bone cells

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