Head Lice Quiz! Trivia Facts

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    Only girls get head lice.

    • True
    • False
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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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  • 2. 

    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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  • 3. 

    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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  • 4. 

    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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  • 5. 

    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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  • 6. 

    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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  • 7. 

    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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  • 8. 

    Lice eggs are called _________

    Correct Answer(s)
    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. 

    Head Lice Can:

    • Jump

    • Crawl

    • Fly

    • Play the piano

    Correct Answer
    A. Crawl
    Explanation
    Creepy crawlers! Head lice are insects, but they can’t jump or fly. Instead, they crawl around in your hair and on your scalp to get nourishment.

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  • 11. 

    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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  • 12. 

    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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  • 13. 

    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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  • 14. 

    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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  • 15. 

     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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