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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