Perspiration
Also known colloqually as: Sweat; Sweating
Description
Perspiration is the watery fluid secreted by the Sweat Glands.
Biological Function of Perspiration
Excretory System
5% of ingested Alcohol (Ethanol) is excreted from the body via Perspiration and breath.
Perspiration is a vehicle for the excretion of some Environmental Toxins from the body including: [1]
Hydrocarbons
Perspiration is a vehicle for the excretion of some Minerals (including Toxic Heavy Metals) from the body including:
Mercury [2]
Perspiration is a minor vehicle for the excretion of some Vitamins from the body.
Perspiration is a minor vehicle for the excretion of excessive Water from the body.
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