Question

Sweat glands are primarily concerned with

• A. Dessipation of body heat
• B. Regulation of water content
• C. Removal of extra salts
• D. Destroying skin bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is A Dessipation of body heat

Sweating is primarily a means of thermoregulation, which is achieved by the water-rich secretion of the sweat glands ( mostly eccrine glands). Evaporation of sweat from the skin surface has a cooling effect due to evaporative cooling. Hence, in hot weather, or when the individual's muscles heat up due to exertion, more sweat is produced. Thus sweating allows the body to regulate its temperature.