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You secrete sweat.

Excretions refer to bodily waste. They serve no more use to the body and thus are removed from the system. (e.g. feces, urine)

In contrast, secretions serve a purpose and are not considered waste.

(e.g. sweat, saliva, mucus, wax).

Sweat is necessary in thermo-regulation.

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