In addition to water, sweat contains mainly
- A. glucose and protein
- B. urea and hormones
- C. amino acids and fats
- D. mineral salts and a little urea
Explanation
Sweat is mostly water with dissolved salts and traces of urea, so sweating causes both water and salt loss that must be replaced. It is a cooling mechanism first and an excretory route second.
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