2006-08-19 01:51:16 · 14 answers · asked by monstermania_04 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Finger on the roof of your mouth. Try that.
2006-08-19 01:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by JeffE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The response to tickling serves a social purpose. Therefore, is is activated by the awareness of the contact with someone else in combination with the tickling sensation.
2006-08-19 09:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by helene_thygesen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tickling perception happens in the cerebral cortex, a higher-function part of the brain. The cerebellum, a primitive part of the brain, dampens the tickle sensation when you tickle yourself by telling the cortex to ignore the sensation
2006-08-19 09:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Deven K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a great question! I'd forgotten I wondered about that too! It's funny - my 4-year old tries to tickle herself and is always surprised when she can't ;) Hope you find the right answer!
2006-08-19 09:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but it depends on your natural threshold.
I have virtually no tolerance and go into hysterics. Even when being examined (abdominal) in hospital my whole body would shake as I tried to stifle the reaction...
I can't tickle myself much - just a half second twitch & a smile.
2006-08-19 09:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is confuses because it is receiving stimulii in two separate places at the same time ie the fingers and the place you are attempting to tickle.
2006-08-19 09:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because YOU control the tickle, and it isn't unexpected, so there's no bodily tension and the 'tickle' won't work.
2006-08-19 08:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by JustineTime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh well...I might be strange but when my foot is itchy and I have to scratch it....believe me ..it damn tickles!!! Help!!!
2006-08-19 08:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by Blue Blue Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the most inteligent questions I have seen on here in one month.
I have no idea.
2006-08-19 09:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but because of expectation is does not have the ripple effects
2006-08-19 08:57:52 · answer #10 · answered by Michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋