How do sweat glands protect the human body?
1 Answer
Sep 3, 2016
Sweat glands are small tubular structures present in the skin. They produce a water based secretion called sweat.
Explanation:
Main functions are :
1) Thermoregulation
Sweat cools the surface of the skin and reduces the body temperature.
2) Excretion
Sweat provides a route for excretion of water and electrolytes.
3) Protection
Sweat helps to maintain the acid mantle of the skin that creates a primary barrier for pathogenic micro organisms.
There are two types of sweat glands A) Eccrine glands
B) Apocrine glands
