Why do people sweat?
People sweat to cool down. Sweat consists mostly of water. When sweat has contact with air, the air evaporates it to cool you down.
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Sweating serves a dual purpose : cooling the skin through evaporation, and secreting some toxic substances from the body. Vigorous work or exercise can require both of these functions. ChaCha on!
Answered by Catherine R. -
Sweating (perspiration) serves a dual purpose : cooling the skin through evaporation, and secreting some toxic substances MORE?
Answered by Noa G. -
When you exercise really hard, your body temperature rises, sweating helps rid your body of heat. ChaCha!
Answered by Rachelle W. -
Sweating is how the body gets rid of excess body heat, when for example the body is in an environment that is too hot MORE?
Answered by Alex D. -
Sweating keeps you from overheating. It regulates the body temperature. As the sweat evaporates it cools the body. ChaCha!
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