When we get hurt why is our reaction to touch/grab the area that hurts?

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When we get hurt why is our reaction to touch/grab the area that hurts?

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To check what’s going on, it could be a bug or animal bite or a particularly sharp stick. Touch lets you tell what it is so you can react appropriately. The faster you have this info the faster you can react, so reflexively grabbing the area in pain makes sense.

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