like on your head it's to keep your head warm, and your eyebrows keep sweat out of your eyes. but what about the hair on your knuckles?
2007-01-27 16:00:58 · 10 answers · asked by whatwhatwhat 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
There is none, it's just something we haven't evolved away from yet
2007-01-27 16:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Creeper. At one time our ancestors needed more hair on their bodies. As we started to cover our bodies with clothes,we no longer needed that much protection. In the future, humans will probably look like those Hairless cats or dogs.EEEk!
2007-01-28 00:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by La Cicada 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could only guess it was for detection of vibration and the movement of prey when you had a grip on it.
It was for the ancient times before we look like human shape.
2007-01-28 00:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Relic of tree-living days, hair at that spot probably reduced friction on the skin and reduced scratches, and subsequent infections, as we were gripping branches and swinging through the trees.
2007-01-28 00:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Terracinese 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At one time humans grew hair on their knuckles like we grow it on our heads today. They styled it, cut it in various fashions etc.
2007-01-28 00:09:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.Robot 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The purpose of this hair is residual from the revolution when we humans broke apart from the monkeys!
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2007-01-28 00:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by Creeper0 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In case you ever want a job at the circus.
2007-01-29 21:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It keeps the butt buddies off your hot dog.
2007-01-28 00:05:51 · answer #8 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To keep your finger from going in too far when you pick your nose (it makes your nose tickle).
Hey, you asked!
2007-01-28 00:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by ANSWER MY QUESTION!! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hope it's not too important, since I don't have any!
2007-01-28 00:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋