Gross But True Quiz: Can You Handle The Facts?

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  • Last Updated: 19 Sep, 2025
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Come on medicine can be kinda gross. From ear wax to bacteria to weird things bodies can do, it's full of "eww" experiences in healthcare. But beneath all that squicky stuff is remarkable science that tells us how bodies keep going and endure. In the United States, TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and TikTok healthcare influencers have made us curious about these facts.This quiz will test your intelligence….So are you ready to find out if you can handle the truth of the gross side of medicine?

Which bug has been used in medicine to clean wounds?

  • Flies

  • Leeches

  • Maggots

  • Ants

How many skin cells does a human shed daily?

  • Thousands

  • Millions

  • Billions

  • Trillions

Which part of the body produces earwax?

  • Sweat glands

  • Ear canal glands

  • Skin cells

  • Salivary glands

Why do doctors sometimes use leeches in modern medicine?

  • Reduce swelling after surgery

  • Prevent infection

  • Increase blood clotting

  • Remove toxins

How much sweat can the human body produce in a single day?

  • 1 gallon

  • Half a pint

  • 2 gallons

  • A few cups

What is the white material under your fingernail called?

  • Cuticle

  • Nail bed

  • Matrix

  • Lunula

What causes the distinct smell when you burp after eating garlic?

  • Stomach acid release

  • Stomach acid release

  • Stomach acid release

  • Excess digestive enzymes

Which body part has the most bacteria?

  • Hands

  • Mouth

  • Gut

  • Nose

What is the sticky eye discharge after sleep called?

  • Crust

  • Rheum

  • Pus

  • Secretion

Which part of the body produces earwax?

  • Stomach acid

  • Bacteria in the mouth

  • Strong foods only

  • Sinus problems

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