2007-02-21 11:53:45 · 19 answers · asked by Girlygirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
People have obviously misunderstood me. I want to know the SCIENTIFIC reason why you get butterflies. What exactly is happening in the body to produce the sensation?
2007-02-21 12:05:16 · update #1
It's adrenaline.
Your getting a fight or flight response to stress. The adrenaline causes several physiological changes in the body including accellerated breathing and heartbeat. One of the incidental effects is to shut down the digestive process somewhat - in extreme cases even causing vomiting and evacuation. This assists in a survival situation by reducing weight and energy usage.
2007-02-21 12:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by trewornan 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The reason is beacuse when you nervous you release stress hormones which change you blood chemistry and where you blood goes to in your body. Example: more blood goes to your lungs to you can breath better to deal with the situation. The reason this affects your stomach is because the blood suddenly surrounds your stomach and this is why also stress effects people with a stomach ulcer.
2007-02-22 04:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by Nexus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually butterflies cannot get into the stomach.In the saying that butterflies get in our stomach is that when we are hungry.
2007-02-21 19:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by aldrin m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best butterflies are the ones just before you kiss for the first time that special someone.
2007-02-21 19:56:45 · answer #4 · answered by bigej65 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, since this was asked under biology and is obviously LOOKING FOR A SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION..... i think it may be like some nerve impulses reacting to your feelings.
heck, i don't know biology, but this sure is a good question.... Lol
2007-02-21 20:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by AngeSurTerre ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No idea, but aren't they fun? Especially on roller coaster rides, or before (for me anyways) i get to see my husband after training or deployment.. they make me happy :)
2007-02-21 19:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By accidently swallowing a little grub.
2007-02-21 19:57:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh yes i do, i get this when something is going to happen or when you think something going to happen i think it a six sence we have but we don't know how to act with it
2007-02-21 19:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by vwd2007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's from eating too many cacoons muhaha!
2007-02-21 19:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by lfchockey97 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
normally when ure nervous or in love
2007-02-21 19:56:25 · answer #10 · answered by crittergirl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋