2007-01-27 00:26:09 · 8 answers · asked by shyam 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
To cure the itch.
2007-01-27 01:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by Parry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of a chemical that it injects called propionic acid. This evokes a triple response of histamine in the skin and we scratch due to a reflex action to counteract the histamine response which is itchy
2007-01-30 10:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by Viji 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ants use formic acid as a defense. You need a mild alkaline solution to counteract it
2007-01-27 08:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by welllaners 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when ant bites us, formic acid is get into our skin which make as to scratch.
2007-01-28 00:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by GOWRI MANOHARI S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they inject a small amount of poison into our skin. But since its not enough to kill us it just irritates the skin.
2007-01-27 08:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by Pdoodles 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What else are we supposed to do then? Whistle?
2007-01-27 10:28:20 · answer #6 · answered by Modest 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause it itches
2007-01-27 08:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
PLEASE DON'T ANSWER ANYMORE IF THE IDEA IS THE SAME
ANT SALIVA HAS CHEMICALS THAT IRRITATES THE SKIN
2007-01-27 08:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by jolteon poker s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋