Fingertips

What makes our fingertips especially sensitive to paper cuts?

• Fingertips are packed with pain receptors.

• The skin is thinner on the fingertips.

• The skin on fingertips regenerates faster.

• Fingertips are usually colder than the rest of the body.

Why do paper cuts often feel more painful than cuts from sharp objects?

• Paper cuts are usually deeper.

• Paper leaves chemical residues in the wound.

• The edges of paper are smooth and clean.

• Paper cuts do not bleed at all.

Why don't paper cuts heal as quickly as deeper wounds?

• They don't bleed enough to form a protective scab.

• They heal faster, but the pain masks the healing.

• They are usually infected.

• The body doesn't recognize them as wounds.

What is the first step in caring for a paper cut?

• Ignore it as it heals on its own.

• Cover it with a bandage without cleaning.

• Wash your hands gently with soap and water.

• Apply an antibiotic ointment immediately.

As we age, what happens to the process of wound healing?

• It slows down because skin cells become less effective.

• It remains unchanged throughout life.

• It speeds up as the skin becomes tougher.

• It becomes faster due to experience.

What part of our body gives us signals to indicate something is hot when we touch it?