Body Sense, Body Nonsense (The Importance of Self-Talk-TedEd)

In ancient times, no feast in this country was complete without an apple.

• China

• Rome

• Greece

• Zanzibar

Counting sheep keeps what side of your brain occupied?

• The left side of the brain.

• The right side of the brain.

• Both sides of the brain.

The dark color of a black eye is caused by--

• damaged muscles.

• broken blood vessels.

• nerve damage.

• skin sores.

True or False: Keeping air off a burn can help reduce pain.

• True

• False

Hiccups can be caused by anything that disturbs the nerves that go to your--

• abdomen.

• chest.

• diaphragm.

• esophagus.

When a person's cheeks blush, it is because of--

• the nervous system being overwhelmed.

• muscles in the cheeks tightening.

• skin cells increasing in temperature.

• blood vessels under the skin enlarging and filling with blood.

What makes your hair shiny?

• The living roots in your scalp.

• A thin layer of connective tissue.

• Moisture in the air.

• Oil glands.

The word "lunatic" comes from the Latin word "luna" which means--

• moon

• werewolf

• crime

• gravity

The mineral phosphorus is found in our brains and also in fish. Is phosphorus found in other foods too?

• Yes, phosphorus is a mineral in many foods.

• No, phosphorus is a mineral only found in fish.

True or False: Our stomachs make acid to help digest food.

• True

• False