AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Perspiration, also known as sweating, is the production of fluids secreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals. Two types of sweat glands can be found in humans: eccrine glands and apocrine glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eccrine sweat glands occur over most of the body and open directly onto the skin’s surface. Apocrine glands open into the hair follicle, leading to the surface of the skin. Apocrine glands develop in areas with many hair follicles, such as on the scalp, armpits and groin.

Detailed explanation-3: -A dermatologist may use one or more of the following surgical techniques to remove sweat glands from the underarms: Excision (cut out sweat glands) Liposuction (remove with suction) Curettage (scrape out)

Detailed explanation-4: -Diaphoresis is also sometimes called secondary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is also associated with profuse sweating, though it’s thought to be a nervous system disorder.

Detailed explanation-5: -Eccrine gland components Within watery eccrine sweat fluid are numerous other components, including: Sodium (Na+). This is released to help maintain the sodium balance in your body.