Science & Nature Pub Quiz (Free Printable) 120084

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1. Q: What is the proper name for a “falling star” or “shooting star”?
   A: Meteor. An object becomes a meteorite once it survives the atmosphere and hits the ground.
2. Q: When a surgeon performs a rhytidectomy, what common cosmetic procedure are they actually completing on the patient?
   A: A facelift. During the procedure, a surgeon removes excess facial skin and may tighten the underlying tissues to create a more youthful appearance. The word itself comes from the Greek rhytis (wrinkle) and ektome (excision).
3. Q: Do arteries transport blood toward the heart or away from its central chambers?
   A: Away. The Exception to the Rule: While most people associate arteries with oxygen-rich blood, the pulmonary artery is unique. Furthermore, this vessel carries oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart so the lungs can refresh it. To remember this easily, use the ‘A’ rule: Arteries go Away.
4. Q: What term describes the process where a tissue or organ decreases in size as it undergoes cellular degeneration?
   A: Atrophy. It can occur due to several factors, including malnutrition, poor circulation, loss of hormonal support, or “disuse.” For instance, when a cast immobilises a limb, the muscles typically atrophy because they no longer perform their regular workload.
5. Q: How many teats does a standard cow typically possess on its udder?
   A: 4. A cow’s udder is actually divided into four separate mammary glands, known as “quarters.” Each quarter is completely independent; it does not share a milk or blood supply, and each drains through its own dedicated teat. This design helps prevent an infection in one quarter from automatically spreading to the others.
6. Q: How many chambers does the human heart possess to facilitate the circulation of blood throughout the body?
   A: 4. The heart is divided into two upper chambers, called atria (which receive blood), and two lower chambers, called ventricles (which pump blood out). The right side of the heart handles deoxygenated blood, while the left side manages oxygenated blood, ensuring the two never mix.
7. Q: What distinctive darkening of the skin occurs when ultraviolet radiation activates the body’s melanocytes?
   A: A tan (or more specifically, the production of melanin). When UV rays hit the skin, melanocytes produce a pigment called melanin to protect the skin’s DNA from damage. This pigment absorbs the radiation and dissipates it as heat. Interestingly, freckles are small, concentrated areas where melanocytes produce more melanin than the surrounding skin, often becoming more pronounced after sun exposure.
8. Q: Does a person use a greater number of individual muscles to produce a frown than they do to form a smile?
   A: Frown. The exact numbers are often debated among anatomists. The Scientific Nuance: Modern electromyography suggests that the “43 vs 17” statistic might be an oversimplification. Some researchers argue that a “Duchenne smile” (a genuine smile involving the eyes) uses nearly as many muscles as a frown. However, for a trivia night, “frowning takes more effort” remains the gold standard answer.
9. Q: What gas inflates commercial airline tyres?
   A: Nitrogen ensures that tyre pressure remains more stable across varying temperatures and altitudes.
10. Q: Which is the only animal in the world to produce cube-shaped poop?
    A: Wombats. They use it to mark their territory, and the flat sides keep the “deposits” from rolling off rocks or logs.