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Your skin carries an oil on its surface that keeps it from wrinkling. The oil can replenish. However, spending too much time in the water can wash the oil away and the skin is susceptible to being pruned.
...However, that is not supported by the evidence. People who's nerves are severed do not experience "pruning" in water, disproving popular myth that water absorption is a factor.
It appears to be an involuntary "choice" by the body in reaction to water. Perhaps to improve "grip" during wet conditions.
What else can I help you with?
What is the name for your fingers and toes?
The "fancy" name for fingers and toes is digits.
What is the various of fingers and toes labeled?
what is the various of the fingers and toes labeled
When things go wrong what can you always count on?
your fingers and toes.
Why do you have 5 fingers and 5 toes?
you have five fingers and toes to help you balance.
What is the phalanges bones common name?
Proximal and Distal
Why do your fingers and toes appeared wrinkled when wet for a long time?
You have natural oils on your skin that at first repels the water. But if you are in the water long enough, the oils disappear and leave your fingers and toes wrinkled. They have absorbed water but it will go away soon after you dry.
What is the Greek word for fifteen fingers or toes?
The Greek word for fifteen fingers or toes is Pentadecadactyl.
What are examples of the four humors in movies?
fingers, toes and butt fingers, toes and butt
How many fingers and toes do you have?
Ok.... I have 10 toes and 8 fingers and 2 thumbs.
How many fingers and toes did a acanthostega have?
An acanthostega has about 8 fingers and 6-7 toes.
What are fingers and toes composed of?
Fingers and toes are no doubt composed of cells and tissues.
What makes hands prune up when soaked in water?
It has to do with the the way your fingers are made. The tips of fingers and toes are covered by a tough, thick layer of skin. When they are soaked for a prolonged period it absorbs water and expands. However, there is no room for this expansion on fingers and toes, so the skin buckles and you get wrinkles.
