Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage



  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question
  • Goto Qn #





    Archives

    Do insects have emotions?

    Question #62592. Asked by little-miss. (Feb 16 06 9:06 AM)


    Brainyblonde

    The nervous systems of insects may not be as complex as ours, and they probably do not have as rich an experience of the world as we do. They also have very different senses, so the picture that is painted in their minds may be totally unlike ours. But I see no reason to doubt that insects have inner experiences of some kind.
    http://www.peterussell.com/SCG/EoC.html

    Science would suggest it is a simple reflex in all the above cases of insect behavior. Our emotions (e.g. happiness) are associated with the release of certain chemicals in the brain (endorphins) which also have been discovered in the insect brain. Does that mean that insects feel happiness? Does that mean that what we call happiness, endorphin release, in humans (or mice) is a reflex?
    http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/kunkel/cockroach_faq.html#Q49


    Feb 16 06, 9:44 AM


    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use





    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Do Venus Flytraps really clamp down on insects or do they simply suck them in? Can they stretch themselves out to "grab" insects? Also, can they eat anything besides insects?

    Most cats would use their tails to show their emotions. How does a Manx cat show its emotions?

    What emotions can you put down to P.E.A.?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Insects
    How much do you know about the insect world?
    Insects Average
    15 Q
    casper423
    Nov 03 00
    4602 plays
    2 Insects
    This quiz is about insects. Have fun.
    Insects Tough
    5 Q
    LilSpikey
    Oct 27 01
    1548 plays
    3 The As Have it
    The ayes have it. All these questions have to do with places that not only start with 'A' but also end with 'a'.
    Alphabetical Places Average
    10 Q
    minch
    Aug 15 00
    6690 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.