why do men have nipples?

Answer 1

idk.....but tht is arly good question....mayb we used thm in ancient time.....just like the appendix.....but cause of evolution.....we dont need em any more....but thy're still there......but tht is a vry interesting question

Answer 2

The best explanation I've been able to find (and frankly it doesn't explain very much) is that nipples aren't a sex-linked characteristic. In other words, nipples are just one of those sexually neutral pieces of equipment, like arms or brains, that humans get regardless of sex.

As you may know, every human being gets a unique set of 23 pairs of chromosomes at conception. These fall into two categories. One pair of chromosomes determines sex--the XX combination means you become female, the XY combination means you become male.

The other 22 pairs, the non-sex chromosomes (they're called autosomes), supply what we might call the standard equipment that all humans get. These 22 pairs constitute an all-purpose genetic blueprint that in effect is programmed for either maleness or femaleness by the sex chromosomes. The programming is done by the hormones secreted by the sex glands.

For example, the autosomes give you a voice box, while the sex hormones determine whether it's going to be a deep male voice or a high female voice. Similarly, the autosomes give you nipples, and the sex hormones determine whether said nipples are going to be functioning (in females) or not (in males).

One interesting consequence of the developmental set-up just described is that during the very early stages of fetal life, before the sex hormones have had a chance to do their stuff, all humans are basically bisexual. Among other things, you have two sets of primitive plumbing--one male, one female. Only one set develops into a mature urogenital system, but you retain traces of the other for the rest of your life.

Anyway, both male and female babies are born with the main milk ducts intact--the gland that produces milk is there in the male, but it remains undeveloped unless stimulated by the female hormone, estrogen. Occasionally, a male baby is born with enough of his mother's estrogen in his body to produce a bizarre phenomenon known as "witches' milk," with the male glands, suitably stimulated, pumping away at the moment of birth.

Answer 3

I ACTUALLY SERIOUSLY KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION!!


men have nipples because in the womb, we all start out as a "female" fetus. the torso grows before the genitals, thus leaving everyone with nipples

(honest truth, i've read about it and howard stern confirmed it on the radio. haha)

Answer 4

Its got something to do with the zygote before it splits and the XX, XYchromosomes.

Its been a long time since I took Biology, thats the best I could do =)

Answer 5

To be tickled and it keeps the hair on their chests from sliding down and onto the floor.

Answer 6

The word "fairness" comes to mind.

Answer 7

A mistake by nature, or something for the girls to play with.

Answer 8

Well, If you ask me, maybe its just for decoration. You know, to make us looks sexy. lol. Or maybe its to help us masturbate. We like to rub ours when we are masturbating. That's my opinion. But it may not be true.

P.S. I doubt we carry "nipple" milk. lol

Answer 9

incase they get surgery and "turn" into a girl :-0 o my

Answer 10

men have nipples!!!???