Recent Advances in Medical Research

Recent Advances in Medical Research

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video discusses recent advancements in medical research, focusing on a new antivenom for the black mamba and a study on testing for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The antivenom research highlights the use of human antibodies to neutralize neurotoxins, while the IBD study explores the effects of blood ingestion on calprotectin levels in stool. The video also includes a sponsorship segment promoting Brilliant.org's educational resources.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the recent paper published in Nature Communications?

Finding a cure for the common cold

Developing a new vaccine for malaria

Improving surgical techniques for heart transplants

Creating a more effective antivenom for the black mamba

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are current antivenoms typically produced?

By synthesizing chemicals in a lab

By extracting antibodies from human blood

By injecting venom into large animals to produce antibodies

By using plant-based extracts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main side effects researchers are trying to reduce in antivenom treatments?

Increased appetite

Nausea and low blood pressure

Enhanced strength

Improved vision

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant finding from the experiments on mice regarding human antibodies?

Human antibodies are only effective in reptiles

Human antibodies cause severe side effects in mice

Human antibodies can neutralize some lethal neurotoxins

Human antibodies are ineffective against neurotoxins

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of 'The Vampire Study'?

To test a new vampire-themed movie

To study the effects of blood loss on athletes

To improve diagnostic methods for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

To find a new treatment for anemia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did researchers have subjects do in 'The Vampire Study'?

Exercise for 12 hours a day

Fast for a week

Drink their own blood

Sleep for 20 hours a day

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gold standard for diagnosing IBD?

MRI scans

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Blood tests

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