2006-09-26 18:42:28 · 14 answers · asked by smilergr1 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Yes...that's why we can hold our breath underwater
2006-09-26 18:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. It all depends on the condition of our skin's health when it is not in an oven.
It is not exactly the skin but our blood system, which provides oxygen to the skin cells and tissues under it to keep the temperatures normal and metabolism OK. We are not poikilothermic (cold-blooded) like fish and lesser reptiles
that mimic atmospheric temp to their body. We are homoeothermic having constant temperature if I remember my schoolbooks well, and we don’t also secrete special fluids to keep off water. We don’t do it except using lotions and oils. We are highly evolved to avoid water but not adapted to live in water.
2006-09-27 08:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by seshu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!
the waterproofing properties of our skin makes our body waterproof. just look for what properties are that.
2006-09-27 01:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by pabols 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, believe it or not we are. the keratin in our top layer of skin (epidermis) is what makes us waterproof. if we werent waterproof then we would swell up and exploded.
2006-09-27 01:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by smyli131 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really, the skin is a good barrier and you will not melt like sugar if you get caught in the rain but prolonged soaking is not good. notice how your fingers go wrinkly if you are in the tub too long!
2006-09-27 01:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not exactly. u can bathe bcoz u aren't waterproof
2006-09-27 05:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by Devilish_chic31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. you can test by putting your head into a tub full of water for as long as you can. try not to breathe though, as that will ruin the results of your experiment.
2006-09-27 01:52:09 · answer #7 · answered by Rick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, water absorbs into our skin after a while.
2006-09-27 01:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
waterproof in what way..?
2006-09-27 01:50:42 · answer #9 · answered by james ian h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-27 02:53:18 · answer #10 · answered by jp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋