Why Do I Get Wrinkly Fingers in the Bath?

The video explores why skin becomes wrinkly after prolonged exposure to water. It explains that skin is made up of layers, with vessels that shrink when wet, causing the top layer to loosen and wrinkle. This wrinkling may help improve grip in slippery conditions, as shown by experiments where pruney fingers performed better at picking up objects underwater. The video concludes by inviting viewers to engage with SciShow Kids.

What common activity is mentioned as causing wrinkly skin?

• Reading a book

• Running a marathon

• Taking a warm bath

• Playing video games

What are the small tubes in our skin that carry blood called?

• Vessels

• Fibers

• Cells

• Nerves

How do the blood vessels in our skin react when we are in water for a long time?

• They change color

• They disappear completely

• They shrink and become smaller

• They expand and become larger

What is one suggested benefit of having wrinkly fingers in water?

• They make your hands look older

• They help you swim faster

• They improve your ability to grip objects

• They keep your hands warm

What is the purpose of bumps on the bottom of slippers, as compared to wrinkly skin?

• To make them look stylish

• To help prevent slipping

• To make them more comfortable

• To keep them clean