2006-08-16 05:07:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Our consciousness is spread through our five senses. it's because our conscieousness needs to enter another realm (that of dream); if our ears, eyes, taste, smell and touch senses are shut down (temporarily) to external stimuli, then our consciousness enters the real of dream that's why we do not know what is going on around us, we are not conscious! if theeyes are open, then we are awake, not asleep!
2006-08-16 05:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by AlphaOmega 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is partly so our eyes can rest and not dry out, plus when we sleep our eyes roll in the back of our head, and for most people closing your eyes go along with this.
2006-08-16 12:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by sweet smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. Have you ever tried to sleep without closing your eyes? I think it is impossible. It's just the way it is.
2006-08-16 12:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Skypilot49 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To shut-out this world and enter the sleep/dream world. I have heard of people who can sleep with their eyes wide open though.. strange.
2006-08-16 12:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone sleeps with their eyes closed.
2006-08-16 12:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by dot&carryone. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try sleeping with your eyes open! I'm sure that will answer your question.
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2006-08-16 12:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is hard to create a black background for our dreams and nightmares with our eyes open
2006-08-16 12:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by hipergirl22 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you can't see all of the monsters crawling out from under your bed and inside your closet.
2006-08-16 12:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by Brian J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. Maybe just to block out the world?
2006-08-16 12:13:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
otherwise our eyes will dry out from lack of moisture
2006-08-16 12:12:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋