What would happen if the grooves and ridges were not present on our palms?

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If we did not have the extremely fine ridges and furrows on the surface of our palms and fingertips we wouldn't be able to grab things effectively. These ridges and furrows create a surface of friction between the object and hand, thereby, helping to hold the object easily without slipping.

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