All of the Following Are True of Perspiration Produced by Merocrine

question 81

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of perspiration produced by merocrine sweat glands, except that it

• A) helps cool the body when it evaporates.
• B) helps to prevent bacteria from colonizing the skin.
• C) produces the body odor characteristic of "sweating."
• D) contains electrolytes and waste products.
• E) is more than 99 percent water.

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