Why does it that our tongue takes in things more than our fingers do?!


Question: Why does it that our tongue takes in things more than our fingers do!?
Such as hold hot or very cold food!? Examples : ice, we can have it in our mouth longer than holding it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
your fingers have massive amounts of nerve endings whereas your tongue has less, but still a lot that is why you can REALLY feel it if you prick your finger or cut it(paper cut)Www@Answer-Health@Com

more nerve endings and sensory receptors in fingersWww@Answer-Health@Com

there are less nerve endings in ur tounge than ur fingeresWww@Answer-Health@Com





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