What is the biological explanation for blushing?

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What is the biological explanation for blushing?

2006-08-10 14:19:08 · 3 answers · asked by happy 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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If you are asking why the response evolved, apparently no one really knows. Here's an interesting article: http://www.facialblush.com/what_is_%20facial_blushing.html

2006-08-10 14:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Will 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

incresed blood flow due to excitation or what not, causes dilation of the blood vessels and the visible distinction in the change of skin pigmentation

2006-08-10 21:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by Evasive tactics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Increased blood flow triggered by certain hormones....

2006-08-10 21:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋