Death is a fascinating and important topic for many scientists. It can also reveal much about life. If you get 5/5 this week, maybe you should consider a career in thanatology!
#1. Turritopsis dohrnii is an animal that turns back into a baby when it gets too old, but what kind of animal is it?
Turritopsis dohrnii is commonly known as the immortal jellyfish, and it can turn back into a polyp when it gets too old.
#2. Which one of the following was a dinosaur?
Archaeopteryx was a bird-like dinosaur. Pteranodon was a flying reptile, Plesiosaurus was a marine reptile, and Dimetrodon was a synapsid (traditionally known as a “mammal-like reptile”).
#3. What does your lacrimal gland produce?
Most people have two lacrimal glands, one above each eye, and they’re responsible for producing tears.
#4. What dies during apoptosis?
Apoptosis is the body’s way of removing unwanted cells.
#5. How many moons does Pluto have?
Pluto’s largest moon is Charon, but four more moons have been discovered since 2005.
Results
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