Why do we get goosebumps?

Discussion in 'Biology & Genetics' started by srimukh, Mar 2, 2012.

  1. srimukh

    srimukh Registered Senior Member

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    Why do we get goosebumps when we get strongly emotional or it is cold? I mean, what exactly is its function that we evolutionarily inherited it?
     
    srimukh, Mar 2, 2012
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    Repo Man Valued Senior Member

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    I'm sure you've seen a cat puff itself up when it was facing a threat?
     
    Repo Man, Mar 3, 2012
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