Space Medicine Quiz: Could You Survive in Orbit?

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  • Last Updated: 15 Sep, 2025
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As astronauts go into space, their bodies encounter challenges most of us can't even dream of. From floppy bones and muscles because of weightlessness in space, to breathing recycled air, and even the psychological strain of isolation—space medicine investigates the way humans can survive, work, and remain healthy away from Mother Earth. It's time you got tested. It's quiz time. Are you ready for liftoff?

What is one major psychological challenge astronauts face on long missions?

  • Isolation and confinement

  • Feeling too energized

  • Excess sunlight exposure

  • Too much fresh air

What technology is NASA researching to monitor astronauts’ health in space?

  • Wearable health trackers and AI systems

  • Magnetic shoes

  • Memory chips

  • Telepathic sensors

What happens to astronauts’ immune system in space?

  • It turns against the body

  • It gets stronger

  • It disappears

  • It weakens

What health issue is most commonly caused by fluid shifting upward in the body in zero gravity?

  • Heartburn

  • Leg swelling

  • Puffy face and vision problems

  • Backache

How does zero gravity affect astronauts’ height?

  • They shrink

  • Their height becomes unstable

  • They grow taller by a few centimeters

  • They stay the same

What happens to astronauts’ bones when they spend long periods in zero gravity?

  • They get stronger

  • They lose density

  • They stay the same

  • They grow faster

Why do astronauts exercise for about 2 hours a day in space?

  • To prevent muscle and bone loss

  • To pass time

  • To practice for spacewalks

  • To burn calories from freeze-dried food

Why do astronauts often feel space motion sickness?

  • Food in space is spoiled

  • Changes in balance signals to the brain

  • Cabin pressure is too high

  • Oxygen levels are too low

Which vitamin becomes especially important for astronauts’ bone health in space?

  • Vitamin K

  • Vitamin B12

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin D

What protective measure helps shield astronauts from harmful space radiation?

  • Stronger exercise routines

  • Spacesuit visors and spacecraft shielding

  • Drinking more water

  • Special diet

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