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Why do people have hair

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Hair on the head preserves heat. Hair around the nose, ears and eyes protects sensitive areas. Hair is hardened skin cells. ChaCha

Categorized In: Conditions & Illness , Biology , Health

Source: Skin, Hair, and Nails | kidshealth.org

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Hair makes a good protective covering, and many animals need it to keep warm. Most have to wear clothes to keep warm.

Jul 10 2009, 06:41pm | Source: Why do people have hair? - Science Questions - HighlightsKids.com | www.highlightskids.com

Hair originally developed as a way to help keep humans warmer, the same with mammals having fur. ChaCha again soon!

Apr 24 2009, 07:26pm | Source: Why do people have hair? - Science Questions - HighlightsKids.com | www.highlightskids.com

Hair plays many important roles--warmth and protection from germs for example. Hair also helps reduce friction (more)?

Mar 27 2009, 11:00am | Source: Why do we have body hair? | Science World | Find Articles at BNET | findarticles.com

Hair makes a good protective covering and it is one characteristic all mammals share. ChaCha for now!

Mar 10 2009, 10:34am | Source: Why do people have hair? - Science Questions - HighlightsKids.com | www.highlightskids.com