WONDER #1331: Why Are Your Feet So Ticklish?

Question 1 of 3

About how many nerves are located in the foot?

  1. 80
  2. 800
  3. 8,000
  4. 88,000

Question 2 of 3

In addition to touch receptors, what other type of receptors can be found in the nerves in your foot?

  1. pain
  2. smell
  3. taste
  4. audio

Question 3 of 3

Which type of tickling usually results in pleasurable laughter?

  1. knismesis
  2. gargalesis
  3. osmosis
  4. hydrolysis

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