A woman has just finished a run and notices that her forearms and forehead are sweating. Which statement is true of this sweat?a
. The woman's sweat can help her body "cool down," allowing her body to maintain an internal temperature of 98.6°F. b. The woman's sweat can absorb heat present in her skin.
c. The woman's sweat (via evaporation) can help release heat from the woman's body into her surrounding environment.
d. The woman's sweat is produced by sweat glands present in the woman's forehead and forearms.
e. All of the above
<em>The correct option is e) all of the above</em>
Explanation:
Sweat can be described as the salty secretions that our body produces to help us maintain our body temperature. It is a type of homeostatic mechanism. Heat from the body is absorbed in the sweat and released with sweat. As a result, the heat from the body is lost and the temperature is maintained. Sweat is produced by the sweat glands and it helps to maintain the normal body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Hence, all of the statements are true.
