Myth and Facts Quiz

Study Notes

Common Myths vs. Facts

Five Senses: Humans are often thought to only have five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell); this is a myth as humans possess additional senses like balance and proprioception.
Carrots and Eyesight: The belief that eating carrots significantly improves eyesight is a myth; while they contain vitamin A, the effect on vision is minimal.
Bone Strength: Bones are stronger than concrete when compared pound for pound; this fact emphasizes the strength and durability of human bones.
Muscle Soreness: Muscle soreness after a workout does not necessarily indicate an effective session; this is a myth as effective workouts can occur without soreness.
Length of Foot and Forearm: The belief that the length of your foot is equal to that of your forearm is a myth; these measurements vary among individuals.
Water Intake: The idea that everyone needs to drink eight glasses of water daily is a myth; hydration needs can vary significantly depending on the individual and activity level.
Sweat and Toxins: Some claim that sweat helps remove toxins from the body; however, this is a myth as major detoxification occurs in the liver and kidneys.
Heart When Sneezing: A common belief that your heart skips a beat when you sneeze is a myth; sneezing causes a temporary shift in blood flow, but the heart continues to beat normally.
Brain Usage: The myth that humans only use 10% of their brain is false; brain imaging studies show that we use virtually all parts of the brain over time.
Unique Tongue Prints: The idea that every person has a unique tongue print is a fact, similar to fingerprints, this could be used for identification.
Belly Button Hairs: There’s a myth that belly buttons grow special hairs to catch lint; belly button hair is typically just fine hair that naturally occurs.
Hardest Bone: The belief that the elbow is the hardest bone in the body is a myth; the hardest bone is the femur.
Calf Muscle: It is a myth that the calf is the hardest working muscle; various muscles can perform demanding tasks depending on the activity.
Brain Differences by Gender: The assertion that boys and girls have different brains is a claim that requires careful scientific examination; evidence for significant differences is mixed and often overstated.