Why do we need belly buttons?

Update: 2024-11-01

Description

We all have a belly button. Right there, in the middle of our belly, there’s a nub. Some go in, some stick out, but what exactly are they for? We asked pediatrician Emma Gerstenzang to help us find the answer.

Got a question that’s hard to stomach? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll help digest the answer for you!

Comments

Top Podcasts

The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best News Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now – June 20 The Best New Dan Bongino Show Podcast Right Now – June 20 The Best New Mark Levin Podcast – June 2024

In Channel

Why do we have friends?

2024-11-2205:30

What is the strongest glue?

2024-11-2107:38

Do penguins sit down?

2024-11-2004:27

What causes solar flares?

2024-11-1903:45

How do trumpets make that bbbbrrrrrrr sound?

2024-11-1807:10

Is rainwater safe to drink?

2024-11-1505:49

What's the smallest unit of measurement?

2024-11-1404:53

How do stars form black holes?

2024-11-1306:50

Why do daddy long legs have super long legs?

2024-11-1203:28

How do fireworks explode?

2024-11-1106:48

How do batteries work?

2024-11-0806:39

Why do we rub our eyes when we're tired?

2024-11-0703:40

How do lightbulbs work?

2024-11-0605:11

Why do ostriches stick their heads in the ground?