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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Sweat glands play a role in TEMPERATURE REGULATION by:
Options
A Producing sebum to insulate the skin
B Producing sweat that travels via ducts to pores
Correct Answer
C Constricting blood vessels to retain heat
D Releasing melanin to absorb heat
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sweat glands produce sweat that travels via sweat ducts to openings in the epidermis called pores. Evaporation of sweat from the skin surface cools the body, playing a key role in temperature regulation.

Hint

Evaporation of this fluid from the skin surface removes heat.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1298 of 2214
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