Nail Care and Health Knowledge

The video discusses the importance of nail care, explaining how nails grow and the potential issues of not trimming them. It highlights the stories of individuals with record-breaking nails and the challenges they face. The video also covers the hygiene concerns associated with long nails and concludes with trivia about nail biting.

Why is it important to regularly trim your nails?

• To change their color

• To make them grow faster

• To avoid messy and unhygienic situations

• To prevent them from growing too fast

Where do nails start growing?

• At the tip of the finger

• On the surface of the skin

• In the nail bed

• Behind the u-shaped cuticle in the matrix

What protein is primarily responsible for nail growth?

• Collagen

• Elastin

• Keratin

• Myosin

Which factor can accelerate nail growth?

• Low blood circulation

• Nail trauma

• Cold weather

• Lack of exercise

Who holds the world record for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands?

• Shar Chillal

• Diana Armstrong

• Rohit

• Dr. Boox

What is a potential health risk of having excessively long nails?

• Faster typing speed

• Increased strength

• Improved hearing

• Nerve damage

What can happen to nails if they are not cleaned regularly?

• They will become softer

• They can harbor bacteria and cause food poisoning

• They will become colorful

• They will grow faster

What happens to nails if they grow too long without care?

• They change color

• They start to coil and twist

• They become stronger

• They become softer

What is the medical term for the habit of biting nails?

• Dermatophagia

• Onychophagia

• Pica

• Trichotillomania

What percentage of children are estimated to have the habit of nail biting?

• 10-15%

• 20-25%

• 35-40%

• 25-30%