Why do we have toenails and fingernails? what for?!


Question: Why do we have toenails and fingernails.? what for.?
there is no use for them. i bite my fingernails and i don't use my toenails for anything. so why do we have them.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
to scratch my butt and ballsHealth Question & Answer

so we can dig with them if we have to, and use the nails as weapons if we have to. i have even used my thumbnail for a screwdriver once or twice. nails are on all mammals, they probably were more necessary in caveman days. now women just decorate them with polish, nails have become a fashion accessory.Health Question & Answer

You'll only discover the importance of them when you lose them. Nails provide barrier from infections injuries,and most important, w/o them your hands or feet will be crippled. Finger nails do dexterous jobs, toenails assist you to walk and correctly.Health Question & Answer

protection of the fingers and toes, to scrape things and such.
to itch,
pick up hot pieces of bacon fresh from the pan that you can't seem to get with a fork,
etc.
a lot. i can't stand it when one of my nails break off the top.Health Question & Answer

Back in the day humans used them for digging, weapons, tearing off chunks of meat.........think of all the uses early man would use fingernails and toenails for.Health Question & Answer

To use as tools or protection of the digits Health Question & Answer

i really dont know... theyre accesorries!Health Question & Answer



The consumer health information on youqa.cn is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2012 YouQA.cn -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Q&A Resources