Why do our eyes produce tears when chopping onions?
Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because onions make us sad
To wash away irritants from the eyes
To help us see better
To cool down our eyes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of tears when our eyes are irritated?
To make us feel emotional
To improve our vision
To remove irritants and soothe the eyes
To help us sleep
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when you cut an onion?
It releases a sweet fragrance
It releases juice that can irritate the eyes
It becomes less flavorful
It changes color
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a suggested method to reduce onion-induced tears?
Refrigerating the onion before cutting
Soaking the onion in water
Wearing lab goggles
Using a fan to blow away the smell
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is cooking similar to a science experiment?
Both are done in a laboratory
Both use the same equipment
Both require careful measurement and mixing of ingredients
Both involve wearing lab coats
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