Health, Medicine, and Culture Quiz

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#1

Which culture is credited with the invention of acupuncture?

Indian
Chinese
Greek
Egyptian
#2

What is the active ingredient in aspirin?

Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Salicylic acid
Naproxen
#3

Which of the following is NOT a primary taste sensation?

Umami
Spiciness
Sweetness
Sourness
#4

What does the acronym 'MRI' stand for?

Medical Research Institute
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Musculoskeletal Radiology Inquiry
Microscopic Radiation Interaction
#5

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

Insulin
Testosterone
Estrogen
Thyroxine
#6

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
#7

Which disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?

HIV/AIDS
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Tuberculosis
#8

Who discovered penicillin?

Alexander Fleming
Marie Curie
Louis Pasteur
Robert Koch
#9

Which ancient civilization first practiced trepanation, a surgical procedure involving drilling a hole in the skull?

Mesopotamian
Mayan
Egyptian
Inca
#10

Who is known as the father of modern anatomy?

Hippocrates
Galen
Aristotle
Andreas Vesalius
#11

Who developed the first successful polio vaccine?

Louis Pasteur
Jonas Salk
Edward Jenner
Albert Sabin
#12

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Larynx
Pharynx
Trachea
Epiglottis
#13

What is the primary cause of scurvy?

Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency
Iron deficiency
#14

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with pleasure and reward?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#15

Which of the following vitamins is fat-soluble?

Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
#16

Which of the following is NOT a type of skin cancer?

Melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma
#17

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating hunger and thirst?

Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Cerebrum

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