All of the Following are True of Perspiration Produced by Merocrine

Question

All of the following are true of perspiration produced by merocrine sweat glands except that it
A) is more than 99 percent water.
B) contains electrolytes and waste products.
C) helps cool the body when it evaporates.
D) helps to prevent bacteria from colonizing the skin.
E) produces the body odor characteristic of "sweating."

Accepted Answer

Perspiration produced by merocrine sweat glands does not produce the body odor characteristic of "sweating." This odor is actually caused by bacteria breaking down components of apocrine sweat, which is produced by different glands in the skin.