2008/04/04

itch

what is the evolutionary purpose of (or, if you prefer, why did God create) itching? i mean, i understand pain -- we learn not to do that again. but itching?

2 Comments:

Blogger seventh sister said...

You mean there's a difference? I think itching happens so you will notice how good it feels when it stops.

April 5, 2008 2:01 PM  
Blogger David LaMotte said...

I think it serves the purpose of agitating the area that's irritated and drawing blood flow there. It's been suggested that that's part of the effectiveness of acupuncture as well — drawing the attention of the body to an area that needs it.

April 7, 2008 11:31 AM  

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