Diverse stimuli induce piloerection and yield varied autonomic responses in humans.

ABSTRACT: This research provides an in-depth exploration into the triggers and corresponding autonomic responses of piloerection, a phenomenon prevalent across various species. In non-human species, piloerection occurs in reaction to a variety of environmental changes, including social interactions and temperature shifts. However, its understanding in humans has been confined to emotional contexts. This is problematic because it reflects solely upon subjective experience rather than an objective response to the environment. Further, given our shared evolutionary paths, piloerection should function similarly in humans and other animals. I observed 1198 piloerection episodes from eight participants while simultaneously recording multiple autonomic and body temperature indices, finding that piloerectio

SUBMITTER: McPhetres J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391818 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature