A Hairy Situation
What's the Skinny?
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100
What is hair made of...melanin OR keratin?
keratin
100
Your skin is made up of several stacked layers of which substance...melanin OR cells?
cells
100
Which of these is better to use when taking a shower or a bath...warm water OR hot water?
warm water
100
Will you get a cleaner, smoother cut of your nails when they are dry OR wet?
dry
100
Humans have the same amount of hair on their bodies as which animal...lion OR gorilla?
gorilla
200
How long does hair of the scalp last...2-5 years OR 10-15 years?
2-5 years
200
How many square feet of skin does the average adult have...20 OR 30?
20
200
Which is better for your body...antiperspirant OR deodorant?
deodorant
200
Which problem can happen when your toenails are not trimmed straight across...ingrown toenails OR split toenails?
ingrown toenails
200
What effect can the sun's UV rays have on hair...a change in color OR a change in curliness/straightness?
a change in color
300
How long does hair of the eyebrows last...3-5 months OR 1-2 weeks?
3-5 months
300
How many pounds of skin will you shed in your lifetime...40 OR 60?
40
300
Which length of shower is better for your body...10 minutes OR 20 minutes?
10 minutes
300
Changing what on a daily basis can help keep your toenails healthy...nail file OR socks?
socks
300
Which of these problems can occur on a person's back because of excess oil and dirt that is left from not taking a shower or bath after physical activity...moles OR acne?
acne
400
Which color hair is simply hair without any pigment...blonde OR grey?
grey
400
How often do you have a brand new layer of skin on your body...every month OR every 3 months?
every month
400
Which of these is better for washing your face...a soap that makes lots of bubbles OR a soap that makes few bubbles?
soap with few bubbles
400
Nail biting can lead to what problem...cavities OR skin infections?
skin infections
400
Which of these things is something that has been said numerous times by your guidance counselor during HGD and is very important to remember...wear deodorant daily OR use scented soap?
wear deodorant daily
500
How many hairs fall out of your head every day...20-40 OR 80-100?
80-100
500
How many dead skin cells fall off your body every MINUTE...5,000-10,000 OR 30,000-40,000?
30,000-40,000
500
Brushing your hair a lot can cause it to become oilier than normal...true OR false?
true
500
For a fetus, fingernails begin to develop around which time period...9-11 weeks OR 22-25 weeks.
9-11 weeks
500
Between these two, who is a better person to talk to when you have questions about puberty and other HGD issues...an adult you trust OR an online HGD expert?
An adult you trust. Anyone online could say they are a doctor or expert even if they are not. Go to your actual doctor/teacher/parent if you have questions.
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