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Which sleep stage is most important for memory and learning? It is when we dream!
REM sleep
Dreaming isn’t just fun—it actually helps your brain process information.
What vitamin is produced by sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the average number of times a person blinks per minute?
15 to 20
What breakfast cereal has been represented by a cartoon toucan mascot since 1963?
Froot Loops
What percent of the human body is water?
About 60%
What is the most common type of food allergy?
Peanut allergy
What is the main function of white blood cells?
A) Carry oxygen
B) Fight infection
C) Store fat
D) Digest food
B) Fight infection
How many colors will you find in a regular bag of M&Ms?
Six
What is the function of red blood cells?
A) Fight infection
B) Carry oxygen
C) Digest food
D) Store fat
B) Carry oxygen
Which disease is caused by high blood sugar levels?
A) Asthma
B) Diabetes
C) Flu
D) Arthritis
B) Diabetes
Which is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur, or thigh bone
Which artist painted "The Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh
About how many times does our heart beat a day?
about 100,000 times
What organ filter out our blood and creates urine?
Kidneys
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What’s the only vegetable that is also classified as a flower?
Broccoli
What is the hardest substance of the human body?
Hint: it is NOT bone
Tooth enamel
How many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
around 10,000 taste buds.
Which muscle in the human body is the strongest relative to its size?
The masseter, or jaw muscle
When is “National Ice Cream” month?
July