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Fingernails Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of fingernails. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,568

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
647

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What protein are fingernails made of? Hint

keratin

elastin

collagen

tubulin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the pale crescent-shaped area located at the base of the fingernail? Hint

lateral margin

eponychium

lunula

onychodermal band

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is a term for nail biting? Hint

onychophagia

hypovolemia

paronychia

dermatophagia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Do fingernails grow faster than toenails?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is your body lacking if your fingernails turn blue? Hint

vitamin D

water

oxygen

calcium

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following causes hangnails? Hint

stubbing your finger

dry skin

no one knows

humid weather

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you have leukonychia, what color spots would you temporarily find on your fingernails? Hint

black

white

dark red

indigo

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Question 8 of 10

8. The fingernails of a pregnant woman grow slower than usual.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these statements is NOT true about fingernails? Hint

Tapping your fingernails makes them grow faster.

Toenails are thicker than fingernails.

Fingernails on longer fingers grow faster than the ones on shorter fingers.

Fingernails continue to grow after death.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is a function of fingernails? Hint

enhancing sensation of the fingertip

picking up or gripping small items

all of these

protecting the fingertip

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What protein are fingernails made of?

Answer: keratin

Keratin is a structural protein. Hair is also made of keratin. It also makes up the horns and hooves of animals.

2. What is the name of the pale crescent-shaped area located at the base of the fingernail?

Answer: lunula

The lunula is the visible part of the matrix, the tissue the nail protects. It is most visible on the thumbs. It is also known as "the moon".

3. Which of these is a term for nail biting?

Answer: onychophagia

Nail biting can be a compulsive habit. It can cause problems with the nail and surrounding area. It can also cause problems with teeth. Bacteria transferred from nails can also be an issue.

4. Do fingernails grow faster than toenails?

Answer: Yes

Fingernails grow at least twice as fast a toenails. On average, fingernails grow 3 millimeters a month. An individual's growth rate depends on many factors, including age, gender, diet, and the season.

5. What is your body lacking if your fingernails turn blue?

Answer: oxygen

Normally, fingernails appear pink. But, a lack of oxygen can make them turn blue or violet. Cold temperatures can also make them turn blue.

6. Which of the following causes hangnails?

Answer: dry skin

Hangnails are small torn pieces of skin next to the nail. They can also be caused by nail biting. They are more common in cold weather.

7. If you have leukonychia, what color spots would you temporarily find on your fingernails?

Answer: white

The word leukonychia comes from the Greek for "white nail". It is usually caused by an injury to the nail. It can also be caused by a lack of potassium. They go away as the nail continues to grow.

8. The fingernails of a pregnant woman grow slower than usual.

Answer: False

They actually grow faster. Pregnancy can also cause brittleness in fingernails. The reason for this is the increase in hormones.

9. Which of these statements is NOT true about fingernails?

Answer: Fingernails continue to grow after death.

It is a common misconception that fingernails continue to grow after a person has died. They just appear to have grown because the skin around the nails has shrunk.

Tapping fingernails on hard surfaces can cause them to grow faster, as can typing on a keyboard. The nails on the thumbs grow the slowest and the ones on the middle fingers grow the fastest.

10. Which of these is a function of fingernails?

Answer: all of these

Fingernails can assist in picking up or gripping small items, like pulling out a splinter. Fingernails help with our sense of touch. They act as a counter-force, which helps the nerves in our finger to gain more sensory input. They can also be used to scratch things, such as an itch.

Source: Author zebra101

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