每日小短文背诵 (14)为什么会怕痒(2)

The part of the brain that is associated with tickling is the cerebellum. It monitors our movements, but ignores movements not perceived as a threat. For example, we do not notice our vocal chords moving when we speak, but we may jump if someone touches us on the shoulder. This selective perception is probably the reason why we cannot tickle ourselves. 脑部与怕痒有关的部位是...

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每日小短文背诵 (13)为什么会怕痒(1)

Have you ever thought about why people are ticklish? According to scientists, ticklishness is a defense mechanism humans developed against bugs, spiders, and other critters that may be touching our skin. Feeling ticklish is our built-in response to predators or threats, and combines the sensations of touch and pain. 你有没有想过人为什么会怕痒?根据科学家的观点,怕痒是一...

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