Question

Which is NOT a function of sweat? A. regulation of body temperature B. reabsorption of essential compounds C. excretion of excess salts and water

Answer 1

B. reabsorption of essential compounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Sweat is a function of the human body and other animals that regulates body temperature by excreting water to the skin and with this cooling off the msucles and body, and by doing this it excretes excess salts and water, but sweat can not rearsorb essential compounds since it is basically water and salts leaving the body. So the answer is B. reabsorption of essential compounds.

Answer 2

From the given choices, the sweat does not function for the reabsorption of essential compounds. Thus, the answer is letter B. Since, the sweat is excreted, it is not only water that is lost but also the minerals. One way of replenishing the lost compounds is by drinking.