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Transpiration

Transpiration or sweating is the removal of water, sweat, through the pores of the skin.

Mechanism of transpiration

Sweat is excreted by the sweat glands located in the skin after exposure to strong heat, sport or stress.

Function of transpiration

The main role of this subconscious physiological mechanism is to regulate and reduce body temperature.

Sport and heat promote sweating to lower body temperature.  © Dirk Rees, Corbis, free from rights

Sport and heat promote sweating to lower body temperature. © Dirk Rees, Corbis, free from rights


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