Here are today’s questions. Answers will be published tomorrow. The theme will run from Mon-Thu.:

1. What small almond-shaped cluster, of which one exists in each brain hemisphere in humans, is responsible for processing emotions, memory, and survival responses?
2. What small organ, about 5-8mm long in humans, controls the sleeping cycle by producing melatonin?
3. What clusters of cells in the pancreas, named after their German discoverer, help control blood sugar by releasing glucagon and insulin?
4. Recent studies of what 5-10cm long organ connected to the large intestine have shown that it stores beneficial gut bacteria, while also supporting the immune system?
5. [Theme: 1 of 4] The Arabic word ‘bin’, the Irish word ‘Mac’, and the Turkish word ‘oglu’ are usually used to indicate what familial relationship?

Here are the answers to 2026: Week 36, Quiz 5:

1. Tux the penguin
2. Geico gecko
3. Mailchimp
4. Duracell bunny
5. Laughing cow