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Why do your fingers look like prunes after swimming dia a long time

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Answer:

When the nervous system sends a message to the blood vessels to narrower.

Step-by-step explanation:

The narrowed blood vessels reduce the volume of the fingertips slightly causing loose folds of skin that form wrinkles.

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User Mitch
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Answer:

Its because your fingers are somewhat like sponges they absorb a little bit of water

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