Sudoriferous (Sweat ) Glands :1 by Akemi Ann https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or Made with no regrets, whatsoever ;u; en-us 2016-12-04 18:33:08 UTC 2023-02-28 04:58:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Video on Sweat Glands ;u; siehar1004a https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141613210 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clr2malkg1s 
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]]> 2016-12-04 18:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141613210 Sudoriferous (Sweat ) Glands siehar1004a https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141613606 Also known as sweat glands, excrete perspiration and detoxify the body  by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals.  

  • They consist of the secretory coil (seh-KREET-toh-ree-KOYL), the coiled base of the sudoriferous gland, and a tube-like sweat pore. 

]]> 2016-12-04 18:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141613606 siehar1004a https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141615944 Practically all parts of the body are supplied with sudoriferous glands, which are more numerous on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, the forehead, and the underarm (armpit)]]> 2016-12-04 19:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141615944 siehar1004a https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141616062 The glands regulate body temperature and help eliminate waste products from the body.

 The evaporation of the sweat cools the skin's surface.

The activity of sudoriferous glands is greatly increased by heat, exercise, emotions, and certain drugs.]]> 2016-12-04 19:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141616062 siehar1004a https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141617796 The excretion of sweat is controlled by the nervous system. 
Normally, 1 to 2 pints of salt-containing liquids are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin]]> 2016-12-04 19:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/141617796 Fun facts siehar1004a https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/143354603
  • Women have more sweat glands than men, but men’s sweat glands actually produce more sweat than women’s.
  • During intense exercise in the heat, athletes can sweat off 2 to 6 percent of their body weight.
  • It’s possible to sweat too much. Overactive sweat glands (also known as hyperhidrosis) can be caused by certain medications or medical conditions. Hyperhidrosis can be embarrassing to deal with and can even lead to dehydration. 

    • ]]>     2016-12-13 14:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/143354603     Common Questions >. siehar1004a https://padlet.com/siehar1004a/sglsh15c99or/wish/143355136 What is sweat?
    - Sweat is mostly water, with salt (sodium chloride) and smaller amounts of various minerals.
    Why do we sweat?
    -Sweating is the body's way of cooling itself. When sweat evaporates off your skin, body heat is reduced.
    How many sweat glands do we have?
    -Humans have between 2 million and 5 million sweat glands. They're located all over our bodies, except inside our ear canals and on our lips and genitals. They're most concentrated on the bottom of our feet and least concentrated on our backs.
    Why does sweat stink?
    -    Sweat itself is odorless. It's the bacteria on the skin that mix with it and make it stink.



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