Off the Wall Medical

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Why does asparagus make your pee smell funny? People were not intended to eat things that are green. 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. The smell is minerals, which asparagus is rich in.

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

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

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

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? Keep the bite lower than the heart and get immediate medical attention. Make an incision and let the venom ooze back out. Suck out the poison by mouth. Go online and try to figure out what type of snake it was.

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

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