I WONDER - How Fast Do Nails Grow?

I WONDER - How Fast Do Nails Grow?

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explores the growth rates of fingernails and toenails, noting that fingernails grow faster than toenails. It highlights factors affecting nail growth, such as the dominant hand, gender, seasons, and vitamin D intake. The tutorial also discusses variations in growth rates among different nails, with the thumbnail growing the slowest and the middle finger nail the fastest. It concludes with a mention of the Guinness World Record for the longest fingernails, held by Diana Armstrong.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much do fingernails typically grow in a month?

3.5mm

5mm

1.5mm

7mm

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which season is associated with faster nail growth?

Spring

Autumn

Winter

Summer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fingernail grows the slowest?

Ring finger

Middle finger

Index finger

Thumbnail

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to fingernail growth as we age?

It speeds up

It slows down

It stops completely

It remains constant

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who holds the record for the longest fingernails?

Ayanna Williams

Diana Armstrong

Chris Walton

Lee Redmond