Science Quiz #425
Science and Nature Quiz for 8 March 2017
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Q1.
A cubit, an ancient unit of measurement, was derived from what?
A
As far as the human eye can see
B
1,000th of the distance from the Sphinx to the mouth of the Nile
D
The distance of the forearm from index fingertip to elbow
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Q2.
What is the name for the fluid content of the blood?
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3
Q3.
With what work in the early 18th century is James Bradley associated?
A
Inventing the cotton gin
B
Finding ways of dating fossils
C
Discovering the properties of uranium
D
Discovering the aberration of light
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4
Q4.
Kala-azar is a sandfly-borne disease, infections and death from which often reach epidemic proportions. What is it known as in medical terminology?
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5
Q5.
What term can apply to someone's mouth, a colostomy, and trepanning?
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6
Q6.
What part of the body does arthrogryposis affect?
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Q7.
When are CPM (Continuous passive motion) machines used?
A
During rehabilitation following a soft tissue surgical procedure or trauma
B
In tennis training to fire balls for practice shots
C
Bottling beer in a factory
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