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Explain different roles sweat glands play in the human functioning?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Introduction to Sweat Glands**: Sweat glands are specialized structures in the skin that produce sweat. They are found in various parts of the body, including the forehead, armpits, palms, and soles of the feet. 2. **Composition of Sweat**: Sweat is primarily composed of water and salts. This composition is crucial for the functions that sweat glands perform. 3. **Temperature Regulation**: One of the primary roles of sweat glands is to help regulate body temperature. When the body temperature rises, sweat is produced and released onto the skin's surface. ...
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Knowledge Check

  • Sweat glands are :-

    A
    Merocrine
    B
    Endocrine
    C
    Holocrine
    D
    Unicellular
  • The sweat gland are scanty in

    A
    Elephant
    B
    Man
    C
    Rabbit
    D
    Polar bear
  • In Rabbit sweat glands are present in

    A
    Near the eyes
    B
    The digits
    C
    The lips
    D
    Noen of these
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