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A sneeze starts with a slow inhale, then a violent release of air. When the sneeze is released it is coming out at the speed of ___ miles per hour!
a. 50
b. 75
c. 100
100 miles per hour
Which is not a condition that affects the ear?
a. Tinnitus
b. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
c. Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis--a viral infection of the throat
True or false: enamel is the outer layer of teeth and is harder than bone or diamond.
True
The total skin area covered by hair is--
a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 95%
95%
How much of the eye is visible to the world?
a. 1/6
b. 1/2
c. 3/4
1/6
Odor molecules attach to 12 million receptors in our nose. According to neurological studies, humans are capable of recognizing one _______ different scents.
a. million
b. billion
c. trillion
Trillion
True or false: it's common for people to injure their inner ear canal with cotton swabs.
True--when ear clearning, you should never place cotton swabs inside your ear canal.
True or false: a tooth can grow upside down, sideways, or backward.
True--while rare, they can significantly affect oral health.
On average, we lose this many hair per day--
a. 50-100 hairs a day
b. 125-200 hairs a day
c. 275-400 hairs a day
50-100 hairs a day
How many males are color-blind?
a. 1 in 2
b. 1 in 4
c. 1 in 8
1 in 8
Mucus plays a vital role in keeping your respiratory system healthy. On average your body produces _______ quarts of mucus each day.
a. 1-2
b. 4-6
c. 9
1-2 quarts of mucus each day. This mucus helps trap dust, allergens, and bacteria, preventing them from entering your lungs. It also keeps your nasal passages and throat moist, making it easier to breathe and swallow.
True or false: ears are self-cleaning.
True--earwax helps keep your ears clean and protects them from dust and dirt.
What are back teeth called?
a. Molars
b. Incisors
c. Canines
Molars--responsible for grinding and crushing food during chewing.
Growing your hair out? For the average person, it will take about __ years to grow your hair to your waist.
a. 1 and 1/2 years
b. 3 years
c. 7 years
7 years
The average person blinks this many times per minute:
a. 12
b. 24
c. 35
12 times per minute
The small hairs and mucus in your nasal passages trap and filter out about ____% of the bacteria and harmful particles you breathe in.
a. 60%
b. 85%
c. 99%
99% of the bacteria and harmful particules you breathe in. Your nose is your first line of defense against airborne germs. It helps protect your lungs and keep your respiratory system healthy.
What are the three main parts of the ear? Name all three parts for points.
The outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
True or false: airborne particles from toilet flushing can actually make their way to your toothbrush bristles.
True. Keep toothbrushes in a drawer or at least 6 feet from the toilet. (Oakville Dental)
Someone purchased a lock of Elvis’ hair at an auction for $_____.
a. $1,000
b. $15,000
c. $29,000
$15,000
The human eyes weighs approximately--
a. just under an ounce
b. an ounce
c. two ounces
Just under an ounce (a pencil is about an ounce)
For most people, the nose is done growing by the age of ___.
a. 16
b. 19
c. 21
The nose is done growing by the age of 19. Childhood growth affects the shape and size of the nose. Even though growth is finished by adulthood, the nose can continue to change shape with age. For example, time can affect the way the nose lengthens and droops, which is why older people seem to have bigger noses.
The ear has two main functions. One is hearing. What is the other?
Balance--the inner ear contains semi-circular canals filled with fluid and hair-like sensors. When you move your head, the fluid in these canals moves the hairs. The hairs transmit this information along a nerve to your brain. Your brain then sends signals to your muscles to help you stay balanced.
Your mouth produces about this amount of saliva everyday:
a. Pint
b. Quart
c. Gallon
Quart--saliva plays a big part in keeping your mouth healthy: it washes away food particles, it neutralizes acids, and even helps fight cavities.
The average lifespan of an eye lash is ___ days.
a. 50 days
b. 100 days
c. 150 days
150 days
True or false: chameleons can move their eyes in two different directions at once.
True