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Science Analogies Trivia Quiz

I'm presenting you questions requiring your skill in analyzing the relationship and similarity between two words or phrases.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ate_May. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ate_May

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,609

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Thermometer is to temperature as sphygmomanometer is to ___________. Hint

blood pressure

respiratory rate

heart rate

pupil dilation

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Question 2 of 10

2. Adrenal cortex is to cortisol as adrenal medulla is to _________. Hint

epinephrine

vasopressin

oxytocin

melatonin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Lead is to plumbum as antimony is to ________. Hint

argentum

stibium

strontium

conundrum

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Question 4 of 10

4. Diabetes mellitus I is to insulin as hypertension is to ________. Hint

amoxicillin

paracetamol

amlodipine besylate

loperamide HCL

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ornithology is to birds as ichthyology is to ______. Hint

fossils

bees

worms

fish

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Question 6 of 10

6. Nephritis is to kidney as cystitis is to ______. Hint

appendix

urinary bladder

uterus

spleen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Astronomy is to big bang as geology is to _______. Hint

plate tectonics

probability

giant impact

critical pedagogy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Intravenous pyelography (IVP) is to urinary system as cholangiography is to _______. Hint

colon

joint

bile duct

spinal cord

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Question 9 of 10

9. Aves is to seagull as Amphibia is to _______. Hint

lamprey

salamander

wallaby

porcupine

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Question 10 of 10

10. Anterior thoracic muscle is to pectoralis minor as posterior thoracic muscle is to ______. Hint

biceps

trapezius

triceps brachii

sartorius

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Thermometer is to temperature as sphygmomanometer is to ___________.

Answer: blood pressure

Thermometer and sphygmomanometer are used to measure specific vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure of a person). The types of sphygmomanometer are manual, digital with manual or automatic inflation, and digital portable finger blood pressure monitor with automatic inflation.

2. Adrenal cortex is to cortisol as adrenal medulla is to _________.

Answer: epinephrine

Cortisol and epinephrine (adrenaline) are hormones secreted by adrenal glands. The adrenal cortex is the outer part. The adrenal medulla is the inner part. The other hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla is the norepinephrine (noradrenaline). The epinephrine and norepinephrine also act as neurotransmitters.

3. Lead is to plumbum as antimony is to ________.

Answer: stibium

Plumbum and stibium are Latin origins of the symbols of these chemical elements. Antimony's atomic number is 51. It is used in electronics, batteries, soldering, paints and a lot more.

4. Diabetes mellitus I is to insulin as hypertension is to ________.

Answer: amlodipine besylate

Insulin and amlodipine besylate are maintenance medications. Amlodipine besylate reduces blood pressure by relaxing the arterial wall muscle.

5. Ornithology is to birds as ichthyology is to ______.

Answer: fish

Ornithology and ichthyology are branches of zoology that are studies of specific vertebrates.

6. Nephritis is to kidney as cystitis is to ______.

Answer: urinary bladder

The kidney and urinary bladder are parts of the excretory/urinary system. The suffix "-itis" pertains to inflammation or disease.

7. Astronomy is to big bang as geology is to _______.

Answer: plate tectonics

The big bang and plate tectonics are scientific theories. The plate tectonics theory hypothesizes that the Earth is composed of plates that move throughout the surface of the Earth. The interaction of the moving plates is believed to be the reason behind earthquakes, mountain range formation, ocean trenches, and other geologic phenomena.

8. Intravenous pyelography (IVP) is to urinary system as cholangiography is to _______.

Answer: bile duct

The IVP and cholangiography are x-ray procedures to visualize specific body parts. These procedures require injection of contrast dye before they are performed.

9. Aves is to seagull as Amphibia is to _______.

Answer: salamander

Aves and amphibia are classes of vertebrates. Unlike toads and frogs, salamanders have tails. They can regenerate their legs and tails.

10. Anterior thoracic muscle is to pectoralis minor as posterior thoracic muscle is to ______.

Answer: trapezius

Anterior means located in front while posterior means located behind. The trapezius muscle moves the neck and assists in breathing.

Source: Author Ate_May

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