Episode 435
Do we all have the same skin sensitivity?
Do we all have the same number of nerve endings in our skin, regardless of body size?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
May 19, 20203m 29s
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Show Notes
Matt got in touch with this question: "Do all humans have the same number of nerve endings in their skin, and if so, do those of us who are bigger, either taller or fatter, have reduced sensitivity in a given area of skin?" Eva Higginbotham spoke with Professor Francis McGlone from Liverpool John Moores University to feel out the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
francis mcglonenerve endings in our skinskin sensitivitytouch acuityskin sensationbody size