Health Benefits of Crying
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Question 1/15
Which of these can you find inside a tear?
- Enzymes
- Oils
- Salt
- All of the above
Question 2/15
Tears help you see.
- True
- False
Question 3/15
Tears that spill out in response to joy, sadness, or fear are called:
- Stress tears
- Emotional tears
- Mood tears
Question 4/15
Emotional tears are different than other tears because:
- They have extra hormones in them
- They come out faster
- All tears are the same, no matter the trigger
Question 5/15
If you cry during a movie, are you more likely to feel better or worse after it’s over?
- Better
- Worse
- Depends on how much time has passed
Question 6/15
If you find your tears spilling out but your mood hasn't changed, it’s likely that:
- Your brain is misfiring
- Your eyes are protecting themselves
- You’re sad in your subconscious
Question 7/15
If you cry freely and often, it most likely means that:
- You avoid close relationships with others
- You have allergies
- You have healthy attachments to others
Question 8/15
Babies who cry for a while before falling asleep may snooze:
- Better
- Longer
- Both
Question 9/15
Women cry more than men.
- True
- False
Question 10/15
In the U.S., how many times a month does an average man cry?
- Less than 1
- About 2
- 5
Question 11/15
One way tears protect you is they’re:
- Antimicrobial
- Poisonous
- Anti-itch
Question 12/15
Crying flushes out your eyes and also your:
- Ears
- Mouth
- Nose
Question 13/15
The act of crying always brings stress relief.
- True
- False
Question 14/15
Certain chemicals in women’s tears may make men:
- More sexually aroused
- Less sexually aroused
- More aggressive
Question 15/15
Crying helps your body clear out toxins.
- True
- False