Health Trivia: Test Your Medical Knowledge (Interactive Quiz)
Let's have some fun. You don't need a medical degree to ace this quiz -- but you might learn a thing or two along the way. We've put together 10 health and medical trivia questions that range from "I totally knew that" to "Wait, seriously?" Grab a pen (or just keep score in your head) and see how you do.
How It Works
- Read each question and pick your answer before scrolling to the reveal
- Keep track of how many you get right
- No cheating -- but feel free to play with a friend or family member
- Share your score at the end (bragging rights are encouraged)
10 Health Trivia Questions
- Q1: How many bones does the adult human body have? Answer: 206 (babies are born with about 270, but many fuse together as you grow)
- Q2: What is the largest organ in the human body? Answer: The skin (it covers about 20 square feet on an average adult)
- Q3: How many times does the average human heart beat per day? Answer: About 100,000 times per day
- Q4: What percentage of your body weight is water? Answer: About 60% for adult men and 55% for adult women
- Q5: Which blood type is known as the "universal donor"? Answer: O-negative -- it can be given to patients of any blood type
- Q6: What year was Medicare signed into law? Answer: 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Q7: How long is the average adult's small intestine? Answer: About 20 feet (roughly 6 meters)
- Q8: What is the hardest substance in the human body? Answer: Tooth enamel -- it's even harder than bone
- Q9: How many taste buds does the average adult have? Answer: About 10,000 (and they regenerate every 1-2 weeks)
- Q10: What is the only organ that can regenerate itself? Answer: The liver -- it can regrow to its full size from as little as 25% of its original tissue
Scoring Guide
- 9-10 correct: You're a health trivia champion -- consider medical school (just kidding... unless?)
- 6-8 correct: Solid knowledge -- you clearly pay attention to your health
- 3-5 correct: Not bad -- you've learned some new facts today
- 0-2 correct: Hey, now you know 10 things you didn't know before -- that's a win
Bonus Fun Facts About the Human Body
- Your nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents
- Nerve impulses travel at speeds up to 250 mph
- You produce about 1 to 1.5 liters of saliva every single day
- The human brain uses about 20% of the body's total energy
- Laid end to end, your blood vessels would stretch over 60,000 miles
- Sneezes can travel at speeds up to 100 mph
Share Your Score
- Challenge a friend or family member to beat your score
- Post your result on social media and tag us
- Come back next month for another round of health trivia
Need Help?
Having fun with health trivia is great -- but making smart decisions about your actual health coverage is even better. At Insuras Health Benefits, we help you navigate Medicare so you can focus on living your healthiest life.
Contact us for a free consultation -- no quiz required, just honest answers to your Medicare questions.