2006-09-14 11:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by suppppppppppp♥ 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Goose bumps are often a response to cold: in animals covered with fur or hair, the erect hairs trap air to create a layer of insulation. Goose bumps can also be a response to anger or fear: the erect hairs make the animal appear larger, in order to intimidate enemies. This can for example be observed in the intimidation displays of chimpanzees[1], in stressed mice[2] and rats, and in frightened cats. In humans, it can even extend to piloerection as a reaction to hearing nails scratch on a chalkboard or listening to awe-inspiring music.[3]
2006-09-14 11:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jim I 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the body's response to cold. Cold causes the muscles at the ends of the hair follicles to contract which in turn causes the hairs to stand on end. This traps air forming a layer of insulation which causes heat and ultimately warms us up.
"Goose bumps" came about as a term for this action of the body because when birds ruffle their feathers in cold weather they acheive the same type of response and produce heat.
It also happens in a body response to fear known as the "fight or flight" syndrome.
2006-09-14 19:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by Only hell mama ever raised 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont get em hot blooded year round
kinda goes with the job
2006-09-14 20:12:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps keep your body warm!!
2006-09-14 18:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Has31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋