Off the Wall Medical

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Why does asparagus make your pee smell funny? It contains the same compound as a skunk's spray. It contains chemicals that boost your kidney's ability to flush toxins from the body. People were not intended to eat things that are green. The smell is minerals, which asparagus is rich in.

2. Why do hot peppers make your nose run? They contain capsaicin. It is the beginning of a gag reflex. Your body is trying to reject them. They are scary. It is a psychosomatic response.

3. Can a contact lens really get stuck in the back of your head? Yes No

4. What is gelotology? Physiological study of gelatinous organ structures Study of things that are wiggly Study of the elderly Physiological study of human laughter

5. Why does armpit sweat stink? In modern clothing, armpits do not recieve proper air flow. It is funky. Bacterial fermentation of sweat Toxins from the foods we eat come out through the larger pores of the armpit.

6. When you get a small simple burn, should you put butter on it? Yes No

7. Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? Yes No

8. In a normal situation, what is the recommended method of dealing with a venomous snake bite? Suck out the poison by mouth. Go online and try to figure out what type of snake it was. Make an incision and let the venom ooze back out. Keep the bite lower than the heart and get immediate medical attention.

9. Which of the following can cause a false positive for heroin? Coca-Cola Tylenol poppy seeds aspirin

10. Why do your toes get all wrinkly in the bath tub? Your skin isn't getting oxygen under water. They miss their nice warm socks. Bath water pulls the moisture from your skin. Your skin absorbs some water.