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What causes sweating during running in order to maintain homeostasis?

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What causes sweating during running in order to maintain homeostasis is the rise in body temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

Running speeds up metabolism and consequently increases the body's internal temperature. The sweat glands then begin to act to maintain internal balance at the proper temperature (36.6 ° C) - essential for maintaining the body's basic functions.

Seeing the body heat up, the brain triggers orders for these glands to take action. It sends out electrical signals that release acetylcholine, a stimulatory chemical that will "wake up" the sweat glands. Activated, they begin to eliminate sweat through the pores located in the epidermis.

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Homeostasis is maintained by sweating because it helps the human body cool down when it is warmer than its normal healthy temperature. The water sweating puts on the skin absorbs a large amount of heat from the body as it evaporates. Hope this answers the question.
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