The Science of Sneezing Quiz

What is the largest cranial nerve in the human body?

• Optic nerve
• Vagus nerve
• Trigeminal nerve
• Facial nerve

What is the main function of sneezing?

• To clear out your lungs
• To regulate your body temperature
• To get rid of irritants in your nose
• To let everyone know you’re sick

What else can make you sneeze besides irritants?

• A full stomach
• Bright light
• Cold air
• All of the above

What is the estimated speed of a sneeze?

• 10 mph
• 30 mph
• 60 mph
• 100 mph

How many droplets can a single sneeze produce?

• 200
• 2,000
• 20,000
• 40,000

What is it called when someone sneezes due to bright light?

• Photosneeze reflex
• Photic sneeze reflex
• Photosensitive sneeze reflex
• Photosynthesis sneeze reflex

What is the oldest surviving motion picture with a copyright?

• Roundhay Garden Scene
• The Horse in Motion
• Fred Ott’s Sneeze
• Sally Gardner at a Gallop

What physical phenomenon occurs during a sneeze due to airflow through a narrower space?

• Synergy
• Venturi effect
• Osmosis
• Symbiosis

Why is it dangerous to hold back a sneeze?

• It can cause a headache
• It can raise your blood pressure
• It can damage your eardrums
• All of the above

What is a common superstition about sneezing in some East Asian cultures?

• A sneeze means someone is thinking about you
• Sneezing before starting something new is bad luck
• Sneezing during a conversation means the person is telling the truth
• All of the above