Test Your Nail Know-How Now!

Medically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on November 22, 2022
Question 1/10

Your fingernails are made of:

  • Potassium
  • Protein
  • Magnesium
Question 2/10

Humans have nails to:

  • Protect our fingers and toes
  • Use as tools
  • We don’t really know
Question 3/10

Your nails grow after you die.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/10

Which grow more quickly?

  • Fingernails
  • Toenails
  • They grow at the same speed
Question 5/10

Your nails are at higher risk for infection if you:

  • Bite them
  • Let them grow too long
  • Wear sandals
Question 6/10

You should give your toenails a break from polish:

  • Every 6 months
  • Every 3 months
  • Every few weeks
Question 7/10

A cuticle is:

  • A cotton swab used to clean nails
  • The tip of your nail
  • The U-shaped skin at the edge of your nail
Question 8/10

A hangnail is:

  • A cut in your nail that gets caught on things
  • A loose strip of skin on your cuticle
  • A broken fingernail that hangs
Question 9/10

Your nail can fall off your toe.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/10

This can make your nails weak:

  • Extreme hot or cold
  • Acetone nail polish remover
  • Home cleaning products
  • All the above