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The primary function of sweat is...

The primary function of sweat is

A

To facilitate a cooling effect on body surface

B

Removal of waste products

C

Both A and B

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
A
Sweat produced by the sweat glands is a watery huid containing NaCl, small amounts of urea, lactic acid, etc. 
Though the primary function of sweat is to facilitate a cooling effect on the body surface, it also helps in the removal of some of the wastes mentioned above.
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