Perspiration can be defined as sweating which is is produced by the sweat glands of the body. This is done in order to maintain the homeostasis of the body.
During the time of sweating sodium and potassium is lost from the body along with water.Sodium and potassium are very important in order to maintain the integrity of the cells in the body.
So maintain the proper cell functioning and cell vitality optimum level of sodium and potassium should be maintained in the body.
When the body perspires due to the temperature rising, trepidation, exercise, or a disease known as hyperhidrosis, then you would lose the sodium and potassium stored in your body, also known as the Na+/K+-ATPase enzyme.
