Uniquely Hair
Posted by MATTHEW DUESER on February 22, 2004
Q: HOW DOES HUMAN HAIR INSULATE THE BODY? IS IT A GOOD FORM OF INSULATION?
A: Humans have so little hair on their bodies that it doesn't do much, if any, good. Humans do have enough on their head, however, that this does help. We lose lots of heat from our heads and the hair there does make a difference. Anyone who has had their head shaved in the winter knows all too quickly how much cooler they feel.
John Wiessinger ( February 23, 2004)
Filed under: Mammals