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This is a very primitive reaction, 'hard-wired' into your brain. Same origin as a cat or dog raising the hair on their back - it makes you look more ferocious or at least larger.
A related phenomenon is that the pupils of the eyes will enlarge if the back of the neck is stroked (for many folk anyway).
What else can I help you with?
What is the raised hair on dogs back known as?
The hairs on the neck and back that stand up when a dog is showing aggression are called "hackles."
What is a coil of hair at back of neck called?
Scruff
Why do you have hair on the back of your neck?
that is just the way your body grows
Do Europe and America still appreciate Dale Chihuly's work?
I think so, yes. Every new piece that he and his team make makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck.
What if you have hair on your neck should you shave it?
its natural to have hair on your neck even girls have it but if u want to shave it u can it will look a bit odd when it is growing back but its up to you
Once your hair has been cut can the hair that landed on your neck grow back in to your skin causing in growing hair?
They can't actually grow back into your skin but it can get trapped like a splinter. It is painful, always remember to wash the back of your neck thoroughly after a cut so that the hair don't get down your back. If you get infected spots treat with an appropiate antiseptic cream.
What is your dogs mane?
your dogs mane is the hair in between his/her ears and the back of his neck
Why does the hair on the back of your neck stand up when a ghost is by?
The sensation of hair standing up on the back of the neck, known as piloerection, is a physiological response to fear or stress triggered by the brain's fight-or-flight response. This reaction is not exclusive to encounters with ghosts but can occur in any situation perceived as threatening or alarming.
Is the base of the neck and nape of the neck the the same thing?
Sort of. The base of the neck could be all around, however, and the nape is specifically the back part, underneath the hair.
Whats my mane?
a mane is long heavy hair on the back of the neck of a horse or lion
How do you spell Mullet hair?
The spelling "mullet" is a type of hair style, normally for men, where the hair at the back is much longer than the hair in the front and sides. In some forms, it features a protruding clump of hair at the back of the neck.
Why is my cat losing hair on the back of its neck?
Hair loss on the back of a cat's neck can be caused by various reasons such as allergies, parasites, skin infections, or stress. It is important to consult a veterinarian to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment for your cat.
