Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Sweating

Sweating is the way by which body gets rid of the excessive heat that is generated due to some physical activity, metabolism , stress, anxiety etc., An average person is supposed to have 2.6 million sweat glands all over his body. The sweat glands are present in the 'Dermis' layer of the skin. The sweat majorly contains water, traces of salt, urea. The sweat evaporates once exposed to air and thus cools the body. Sweat is useful is keeping the skin moist. Studies reveal that men sweat more than women.

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