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by jangobean on November 2nd, 2006
Finger nails serve a very important purpose in protecting the ends of your fingers.
by Jax is missing AB on June 29th, 2007
They are a good place to advertise!
by shortplaya on March 11th, 2007
as part of the intergumentary system, finger nails, as well as hair and skin, protect your body from excess water loss and are your bodies first means of immunity.
The intergumentary system has numerous functions:
-Protects the body’s internal living tissues and organs
-Protects against invasion by infectious organisms
-Protects the body from dehydration
-Protects the body against abrupt changes in temperature
-Helps excrete waste materials through perspiration
-Acts as a receptor for touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold (see Somatosensory system)
-Protects the body against sunburns
-Generates vitamin D through exposure to ultraviolet light
-Stores water, fat, and vitamin D
by meanie_straw on November 2nd, 2006
ya
they protect your fingers
Have a Great Day!
by Mizu.Koori on November 1st, 2006
If you asked me... yeah, i think they do..
Ultimate purpose...
... SCRATCHING... !!!
What other body parts can scratch as good as fingernails..?!?
by Damiana on March 11th, 2007
Protection for the distal phalanges.
by mosesport on November 14th, 2006
They're good for scratching your girlfriend's back. :)
by benthere on November 10th, 2006
Scratching an itch. picking your nose. tons of great uses. the natural human tool. Ever peel a sticker off a plastic bottle? HA?
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on March 11th, 2007
have you ever tried to untie a knot in string without fingernails??
good for back scratching too
by kat tarrin-AYPWIP on March 12th, 2007
to make people bleed?
by GGirl on October 13th, 2011
Sure, they protect your fingertips, make it easier to pick up small things, and are a great base for nail polish ;-)
Guys that have coloured finger/toe nails; attractive or not?
by Anonymous on May 16th, 2011
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How long are your nails right now?
by AnonymousGirl on October 21st, 2011
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Why is it bad to bite your nails?
by AnonymousGirl on February 4th, 2011
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does anyone know anyways to make your nails stronger after having fake ones???
by Alysia on May 4th, 2010
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The space under the tip of a fingernail is the?
by klee8282 on August 31st, 2010
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Why has this been rated not helpful, when it is the correct answer?
by jangobean on November 16th, 2006