Goose Bumps

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs cutis anserina
piloerection
gptkbp:causedBy fear
cold
emotional arousal
gptkbp:controlledBy autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:evolutionaryPurpose increase insulation
make animals appear larger
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Charles_Darwin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Goose Bumps
gptkbp:involves contraction of arrector pili muscles
gptkbp:occurredIn humans
other mammals
gptkbp:relatedTo fight or flight response
gptkbp:result hair standing up
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Ian_Lloyd_Band
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7