Biology and Medical Concepts Assessment

The SciShow Quiz Show features host Michael Aranda with contestants Hank Green and Phil Plait. They answer questions on topics like volcanoes, serum therapy, edema, and the invention of the stethoscope. The show concludes with a final question about hormones and the hypothalamus, with Phil emerging as the winner.

What is the main theme of the SciShow Quiz Show?

• Contestants compete for cash prizes.

• It's a travel show exploring different countries.

• Points are made up, but the science is real.

• It's a cooking show with a science twist.

Which volcano is known for its Strombolian eruptions?

• Mount Tambora

• Kilauea

• Mount Edna

• Stromboli

What type of eruption is characterized by frequent, small explosions?

• Vulcanian

• Hawaiian

• Strombolian

• Plinian

Which disease is NOT treated using serum therapy?

• Diphtheria

• Tetanus

• Ebola

• Malaria

What is the historical term for edema?

• Grippe

• Dropsy

• Falling Sickness

• Palsy

Which condition was referred to as 'Falling Sickness' in the Victorian era?

• Edema

• Paralysis

• Influenza

• Epilepsy

What was the first instrument of its kind used in Western medicine?

• Portable microscope

• Medical suction pump

• Stethoscope

• Otoscope

Which hormone is associated with long-term bonding and maternal behavior?

• Oxytocin

• Adrenaline

• Vasopressin

• Serotonin

Where in the brain are oxytocin and vasopressin produced?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

Which part of the brain is responsible for the fight or flight response?

• Medulla oblongata

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocampus