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When your fingers are submerged in water for a prolonged period, the outer layer of skin absorbs water and swells. The wrinkles or prune-like appearance is the skin adapting to the increased water content and enhancing grip in wet conditions. They return to normal once they are dry.
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What is the scientific name for fingers?
The scientific name for fingers are phalanges and toes are also called phalanges
How many fingers are on 8 hands?
32 fingers and 8 thumbs.
Do fingers have tendons?
Yes, fingers have tendons that connect muscles to bones. These tendons are responsible for controlling the movement of the fingers and are essential for the proper functioning of the hand.
How many fingers do children have altogether?
10 on the feet its 10 altogether with the feet and fingers its 20
In my hand how many fingers is their?
To be pedantic: on one human hand there are four fingers and one thumb. But commonly it is five fingers.
What happens if you shower for about an hour?
You waste a lot of water and your fingers get pruny. Nothing bad will happen to you, it's just not so good for the environment. Hope this helped! :)
What do the tattoos on travis mccoy's fingers say?
Stay Gold
How was the only possible way to stay away from the Cheese Touch in diary of a wimpy kid?
you can stay away by crossing your fingers
What does the idiom keep your fingers crossed mean?
Keeping your fingers crossed is a gesture that means you are hopeful about something. It means "stay hopeful that it will occur as you wish it to."
When I ollie on a teck deck my fingers don't stay on the board but it goes up like 2 inchesAm I doing it right?
that is becasue you have butter on your fingers that is probably why
Why should the cells in the body be in isotonic condition at all times?
If the cells are not isotonic, they are not in equilibrium. If the cell was in a hypertonic environment, the cell would become lysed and burst. If the cell was in a hypotonic environment, the cell would be deprived of fluids and shrivel. EX: when we take baths, our cells in our fingers absorb water and get pruny. when our cells are depleted or are starting to shrivel, we crave water to replenish them.
What does josh todd's tattoos on his fingers says?
They read " Stay Gold" which is a quote from the novel and film adaptation of The Outsiders. It means to stay positive and keep going.
What is the purpose of the big phalanges?
Big phalanges and others they're all in your fingers and toes and they help you stay balanced and that's why you're able to grasp things with you fingers and toes... Hope I Helped!:)
Why does water make skin pruny?
Water makes your skin pruny after a long period of submersion. This is due to osmosis (the passing of water through a membrane)). Water travels to the side of the membrane with the most solute, trying to reach equilibrium. The water outside of your body has more solutes than within your body, causing water to leave your body and into the water around you. This lessened amount of water can make your skin "prune".
Why is it desirable that the pages of a book be rough rather than smooth and glossy?
It is desirable because with smooth glossy pages your fingers wont be able to turn the page properly which if it is rough pages your fingers can stay and turn the page properly
Would your fingers go more or less wrinkly in the sea?
i think it depends on how long you stay in the sea.
If i have 5 fingers how many fingers do i have?
I have 5 fingers
