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1 By what other name is a Wildebeest known?
A Gnu, a large African antelope. The term “gnu” is a native African name for the animal.
2 What does a Gravindex test detect?
A Pregnancy – Gravindex is an agglutination inhibition test performed on a urine sample to detect pregnancy.
3 A test of a machine’s ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour equivalent to, or indistinguishable from that of a human is named after whom?
A (Alan) Turing
4 Cassiterite is the main ore of which metal?
A Tin. It is colourless when pure, but brown or black when iron impurities are present.
5 Which element is present in all acids?
A Hydrogen. Acids are substances that, when dissolved in water, release hydrogen ions (H+). This characteristic is what defines their acidic properties. For example, hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) both contain hydrogen.
6 What is the anatomical name for the shoulder blade?
A Scapula.
7 What is the condition where a sufferer has a continuous ringing or buzzing in the ears?
A Tinnitus.
8 Which animal has the highest known blood pressure?
A Giraffe, with pressures estimated to be between 180 and 300 mmHg.
9 What is the common name of the spotted beetle known collectively as a “loveliness”?
A Ladybird or ladybug.
10 bipolar disorder is often treated with which chemical element, at atomic number 3?
A Lithium – Lithium is a mood stabiliser and can help reduce manic and depressive episodes associated with the disorder.