Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in repense to the
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Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in repense to the break down of proteins and the formation of ammonia? A) water B)urea C)lysozymes D)sebum Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in repense to the break down of proteins and the formation of ammonia? Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in repense to the break down of proteins and the formation of ammonia? Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in repense to the break down of proteins and the formation of ammonia? Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in repense to the break down of proteins and the formation of ammonia? A) water B)urea C)lysozymes D)sebumExplanation / Answer
Answer: B) Urea.
Explanation: Sweat glands of the skin excretes water, sodium (salt) and a small amount of urea. Urea is formed from ammonia by the liver because ammonia is very toxic to the body. Ammonia is made on the breakdown of proteins.