Why can I see some of the veins in my arms, legs, and feet when they're in water?

I was lying in my friends kiddie pool, not even moving, and when I looked down I could see my veins. It happens in the shower to.

Answer #1

It has to do with the translucency of your skin. Tanning will help reduce your veins from showing.

Answer #2

Well i was thinking that maybe the hot water would cause your veins to expand making them more noticeable? I also have heard that warm water makes blood flow faster so thats could be another reason

Answer #3

what katherine said, and u probably dont have a lot of body fat,, i have a bunch of veins popping out rite now lol :$

Answer #4

Errr….. only arteries respond heat by expanding. And they also constrict when exposed to cold.

veins, on the other hand, don’t respond to temperature changes. =)

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