Home > Answers > Why do handsfeet get wrinkly after theyve been in water twa1309488430

Why do hands/feet get wrinkly after they've been in water for a while?

Why does our skin react this way to prolonged periods in water?

Answers (2)

Rafa51

Very Useful Answer . http://dramaonline.pk/hum-tv-dramas/digest-writer/

10:12, 3 June 2016

Robert Derbyshire

It's because the surface layer of skin, which is mainly composed of dead dry skin, absorbs water. By absorbing water, the skin inevitably expands and increases in surface area. Since the underside of the skin is connected to underlying layers, the only way to cope with this increase in surface area is to get wrinkled.

02:18, 1 July 2011

You have to log in to post to discussions.

Related terms

hippocampus
Anatomy; 

The hippocampus (via Latin from Greek ἱππόκαμπος, ...

macules
Anatomy; Surface anatomy

Are circumscribed alterations in skin color. The skin ...

circulatory system
Anatomy; Systemic anatomy

Circulatory system is an organ system which trade with ...

hippocampus
Anatomy; 

The hippocampus (via Latin from Greek ἱππόκαμπος, ...

Which device has such a function?
Anatomy; 

The hippocampus (via Latin from Greek ἱππόκαμπος, ...

lung
Anatomy; Human body

Two lungs are similar in size but can be distinguished ...

Creator

Featured blossaries

Nikon Digital SLR's Camera

Category: Technology   1 22 Terms

Parkour

Category: Sports   1 10 Terms

start

Category: Other   1 1 Terms

Herbs and Spices in Indonesian Cuisine

Category: Food   1 10 Terms

App-Enabled Accessories

Category: Entertainment   1 6 Terms

Social Psychology

Category: Science   2 26 Terms

TermWiki is ranked top innovative application by IDC.

© 2024 CSOFT International, Ltd.   

Follow us on: