Head Lice Quiz! Trivia Facts

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Head Lice Can:
- Jump
- Crawl
- Fly
- Play the piano

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Explore the world of head lice with the 'Head Lice Quiz! Trivia Facts'. This quiz covers their abilities, common myths, and characteristics, providing valuable knowledge in a concise format. Ideal for learners interested in biology and health education.

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Everyone itches when they have lice.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A person may have several lice and have no symptoms at all.

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3.

Only girls get head lice.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Head lice do not care if you are a boy or a girl. They like one as much as the other.

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4.

Lice are found on the heads of:
- Elephants
- Dogs
- Humans
- Birds
Correct Answer

A. Humans

Explanation

Lice and nits only live on human’s heads.

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Adult Lice:
- Are the size of a sesame seed
- Wingless
- Are blue with yellow legs
- Have 6 legs
Correct Answer(s)

A. Are the size of a sesame seed
A. Wingless
A. Have 6 legs

Explanation

Adult lice are small in size, similar to a sesame seed. They do not have wings and are unable to fly. They have six legs, which they use for crawling and attaching themselves to the hair shafts. Additionally, adult lice are blue in color with yellow legs.

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6.

I will only catch lice if my hair is dirty.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Lice like clean hair as much as they like dirty hair.

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7.

Lice can survive off of a human head for:
- 18 years
- 3 months
- 2 days
- 52 weeks
Correct Answer

A. 2 days

Explanation

Lice feed on human blood from the scalp up to 3 times daily and will die within 2 days when off the head.

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8.

Lice eggs are called _________

Correct Answer
nits

Explanation
Lice eggs are commonly referred to as "nits". This term is used to describe the small, oval-shaped eggs that are laid by lice and attach to the hair shafts. The word "nits" is often used in the context of lice infestations and is an important term to know when dealing with lice prevention and treatment.

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9.

Humans can catch lice from puppies.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Head lice only live on human heads.

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10.

Lice are becoming immune to many pesticides and chemical-treatments.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Studies show an increasing resistance among lice to chemicals and pesticides.

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Ways that lice are transmitted:
- Sharing brushes with someone that has head lice.
- Over the telephone.
- Through the U.S. Mail.
- Head-to-head contact with someone that has lice.
Correct Answer(s)

A. Sharing brushes with someone that has head lice.
A. Head-to-head contact with someone that has lice.

Explanation

Head-to-head contact is the most common way to transfer lice. Lice can also be transferred through objects like hats, helmets, combs, and brushes, but not as easily as head-to-head contact.

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12.

Swimming in a swimming pool will kill my head lice.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Data show that head lice can survive underwater for several hours but are unlikely to be spread by the water in a swimming pool. Head lice have been seen to hold tightly to human hair and not let go when submerged underwater. Chlorine levels found in pool water do not kill head lice.

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13.

Head lice are rare in school-aged children.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Head lice are common in school-age children and outbreaks occur frequently.

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14.

It's best to check my head for lice once every couple of years.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Doing a head check really helps to cut down on any infestations. If completed weekly, any lice evidence would be caught before a full-blown infestation and easily treated. Weekly checks are recommended.

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15.

If I cut my hair very, very short I will not get lice.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Only completely bald people cannot get head lice. Lice can lay their nits on ¼” of hair!

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Head Lice Quiz! Trivia Facts

Head Lice Can:

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Everyone itches when they have lice.

Only girls get head lice.

Lice are found on the heads of:

Adult Lice:

I will only catch lice if my hair is dirty.

Lice can survive off of a human head for:

Lice eggs are called _________

Humans can catch lice from puppies.

Lice are becoming immune to many pesticides and chemical-treatments.

Ways that lice are transmitted:

Swimming in a swimming pool will kill my head lice.

Head lice are rare in school-aged children.

It's best to check my head for lice once every couple of years.

If I cut my hair very, very short I will not get lice.