Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on November 23, 2022
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