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What is released by sweat glands?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

There are a large number of medical conditions that lead to decreased sweating, either in one area or all over the body. http://www.allaboutsweat.com/decreasedsweating.html provides a good overview.

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