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Cold stimulates a few responses of which hair erection is one. This is considered by most to be a legacy response from when body hair was thicker and thus a better insulator when the hairs stand up.
When the environment is warm a person might still be stimulated by fear, shock, or surprise. Anything that gives you goosebumps is stimulating each affected hair's erector pili muscle to contract.
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What do rescue worker lie flat on ice instead of walking upright when reaching out to help rescue a skater?
Rescue workers lie flat on the ice to distribute their weight over a larger surface area, reducing the risk of the ice breaking. This position also provides them with better stability and allows them to crawl or slide to the person in need of rescue rather than walking.
Why are cumulus clouds flat on the bottom?
Cumulus clouds are flat on the bottom because they form when warm air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into droplets. The flat bottom is where the rising air reaches a level where it can no longer hold the moisture, creating the distinct flat shape.
What is the scientific meaning of flat?
If a surface is flat, then all the points on that surface will lie in a single "Plane". Any number of lines connecting the points on the surface will all lie within this same Plane. This is basically a Mathematical Definition. I have never heard of a "scientific" meaning before.
How many hairs do you have on your head?
On average, a person has about 100,000 hairs on their head.
Why does hair standing upon your arm help you warm up?
When hair stands up on your arm, it creates a layer of air between the hairs that helps to insulate and retain some heat close to the skin, which can help you warm up slightly by reducing heat loss. This response is an evolutionary trait that mammals have retained to help keep them warm in cold conditions.
Why do platypus have fur?
Their coat has three layers, the first layer keeeps it warm, the second layer provides an insulating coat for it, the third layer of long flat hairs detects object close by.
Does Icelandair offer lie-flat seats on their flights?
Yes, Icelandair offers lie-flat seats on some of their flights.
Does a walruses scattered hairs that cover its body keep it warm?
No
How comfortable are the lie-flat seats in this airline's business class?
The lie-flat seats in this airline's business class are very comfortable.
How comfortable are the lie-flat seats on this airline's business class?
The lie-flat seats in this airline's business class are very comfortable.
Why does your rabbit lie very flat when another rabbit approaches?
If its a pet rabbit they are showing they want to lie down together. If its a wild rabbit, then its trying to stay very still so the other rabbits won't notice it.
How do mammals keep warm?
whales keep warm by their blubber! good question
Do mountains in Scotland lie on flat plains?
No.
What are the long white hairs on Koalas ears for?
Keeping its ears warm.
Why do humans have hairs on the skin?
We are descended from apes who have fur to keep them warm.
What part of speech is flat?
Flat can be used as an adjective, an adverb, and a noun. Adjective: flat land Adverb: lie flat Noun: the flat of your hand
How can I find flights with lie-flat seats?
To find flights with lie-flat seats, you can use flight search engines like Google Flights or Kayak and filter your search by selecting the option for lie-flat seats. Additionally, you can check the seat map of the aircraft on the airline's website or contact the airline directly to inquire about the availability of lie-flat seats on specific flights.
