What happens if you don’t cut your nails?

What happens if you don’t cut your nails?

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Biology, Life Skills, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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The video discusses the importance of nail hygiene and the consequences of not cutting nails, including functional difficulties and health risks due to microorganisms. It highlights how wild animals naturally maintain their nails and shares the story of Diana Armstrong, who holds the record for the longest nails. The video concludes with the adverse effects of having excessively long nails, such as infections and physical strain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average growth rate of a human nail per day?

2 millimeters

0.5 millimeter

1 millimeter

0.1 millimeter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common consequence of having long nails in terms of daily activities?

Enhanced grip strength

Difficulty in typing and picking up objects

Easier to pick up small objects

Improved typing speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different types of bacteria have been found under fingernails?

10

32

50

28

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who holds the world record for the longest nails?

Diana Armstrong

Dinah Shore

Diana Ross

Dinah Washington

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Improved vision

Enhanced hearing

Increased strength

Bone dislocation and nerve damage