SciShow Quiz Show with Phil Plait

The video is a quiz show hosted by Michael Aranda, featuring Hank Green and Phil Plate as contestants. They answer science-related questions on topics like volcanoes, serum therapy, edema, stethoscopes, and hormones. The show includes humorous banter and educational insights, with points awarded for correct answers. The winner receives prizes, including signed memorabilia and a unique blanket.

What is the main theme of the Scishow Quiz Show?

• History and Culture

• Travel and Adventure

• Science and Knowledge

• Cooking and Recipes

Which volcano is known for its continuous eruptions for over 2000 years?

• Mount Tambora

• Stromboli

• Mount Etna

• Kilauea

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

• Strombolian

• Vulcanian

• Plinian

• Hawaiian

Who was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

• Robert Koch

• Emil von Bering

• Louis Pasteur

• Alexander Fleming

Which disease is NOT typically treated with serum therapy?

• Ebola

• Diphtheria

• Tetanus

• Malaria

What was the Victorian era name for edema?

• Grip

• Dropsy

• Palsy

• Falling sickness

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

• Otoscope

• Stethoscope

• Medical suction pump

• Portable microscope

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

• Adrenaline

• Oxytocin

• Vasopressin

• Serotonin

Where in the brain are oxytocin and vasopressin produced?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

• Medulla oblongata

Which part of the brain is responsible for memory and spatial orientation?

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus