Our fingers wrinkles when it is exposed to water for a longer period. Why does this happen? This is not because the skin absorbs the water, however, this occurs naturally to give humans a better ability to grip. The blood vessels underneath the skin constrict to form the wrinkles and this reaction is completely controlled by our nervous system.
Why Do Fingers Wrinkle Underwater?
Why Do Fingers Wrinkle Underwater?
Fingers wrinkle not because the skin absorbs the water, but to give humans a better ability to grip. The fingers' blood vessels constrict to form the wrinkles.
Article by Keshavartanaa Mahgendran
. 02/11/2021
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