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Top 20 most intriguing medical trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to our Medical Trivia game! Test your knowledge of medicine and medical history with our fun trivia questions. From doctors, diseases, and medical breakthroughs to terminology, anatomy, and cutting-edge treatments, this quiz will challenge your expertise in a variety of medical-related topics. Whether you’re a professional in the medical field, a student of the sciences, or just a curious individual with an interest in the topic, try your hand at our questions and see how much you really know about the fascinating world of medicine!


1) What is the abbreviation for the virus that causes AIDS?

  • HIV
  • HPV
  • HBC
  • HBV

2) How many bones are in an adult human body?

  • 206
  • 208
  • 212
  • 204

3) What is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States?

  • Lung cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer

4) What is the medical term for a heart attack?

  • Angina
  • Apoplexy
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Tachycardia

5) What is the name of the major nerve that carries signals from the brain to the spinal cord?

  • Axon
  • Spinal nerve
  • Cranial nerve
  • Medulla

6) What is the normal range of blood pressure for an adult?

  • 90/70 to 120/90
  • 110/70 to 140/90
  • 80/60 to 100/80
  • 70/50 to 90/60

7) What is the generally accepted definition of a "fever"?

  • Temperature of 100.2 degrees F and higher
  • Temperature of 100.4 degrees F and higher
  • Temperature of 101.4 degrees F and higher
  • Temperature of 102.4 degrees F and higher

8) What is a stethoscope used for?

  • Examining the heart
  • Listening to the lungs
  • Examining the eyes
  • Listening to the brain

9) What is the medical term for a broken bone?

  • Laceration
  • Sprain
  • Fracture
  • Contusion

10) How many chambers are in the human heart?

  • 4
  • 3
  • 7
  • 5

11) What is the purpose of antibiotics?

  • To reduce fever
  • To fight bacteria
  • To fight viruses
  • To reduce pain

12) What is the medical term for an irregular heartbeat?

  • Tachycardia
  • Angina
  • Apoplexy
  • Bradycardia

13) What is the medical term for the increased production of red blood cells?

  • Anemia
  • Leukocytosis
  • Erythrocytosis
  • Thrombocytopenia

14) How many bones are in the human foot?

  • 14
  • 26
  • 28
  • 32

15) What is the medical term for inflammation of the lung tissue?

  • Pneumonia
  • Bronchitis
  • Asthma
  • Emphysema

16) What is the medical term for the inability to produce an erection?

  • Impotence
  • Infertility
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Dysuria

17) What is the medical term for difficulty speaking?

  • Dysphonia
  • Dysarthria
  • Dyspnea
  • Dysphagia

18) What is the medical term for a swelling or tumor of the thyroid gland?

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyrotoxemia

19) What is the normal range of respiration rate in adults?

  • 18-26 breaths per minute
  • 12-18 breaths per minute
  • 16-20 breaths per minute
  • 15-25 breaths per minute

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