Crying Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1After spreading across the eye, where do tears normally begin their drainage pathway?
  • Through small openings called puncta near the inner eyelids
  • Directly through the eyelid skin
  • Through the pupil into the eye
  • Through the outer corner into the ear canal
• 2Why can chopping an onion make someone tear up?
  • A volatile irritant reaches the eye and triggers reflex tearing
  • Chewing muscles automatically compress the lacrimal glands
  • The onion temporarily blocks normal tear drainage
  • The eyes detect the onion's color as a threat
• 3On a dry, windy day, a person's eyes begin watering even though they are not upset. What is the best explanation?
  • The tear glands stop working, leaving only drainage fluid
  • Wind converts basal tears into emotional tears
  • Watery eyes always indicate an unrecognized sad emotion
  • Surface dryness or irritation can trigger extra reflex tears