INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
APPENDAGES OF SKIN
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Question
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Sweat is usually acidic, ranging from pH values of 4 to 6.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Healthy skin typically has a pH value of 5.5. “When the body is dehydrated, there will be an increase in the concentration of sodium in sweat which is indicated by a higher pH value.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sweat, which contains a wide range of biochemical markers, can tell us a lot about our health. Variations in sweat pH (i.e. acidity or alkalinity), for instance, can tell us whether our body is dehydrated and can aid the diagnosis of skin conditions such as dermatitis, acne and other skin infections.
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