I WONDER - Why Do We Sweat?

Sweat glands are distributed throughout the body and help regulate temperature. When the body gets too warm, it signals the skin to produce sweat, which forms a moisture layer that cools down, thus cooling the skin and body. This process explains why we feel cold after stopping physical activity.

Where are sweat glands located in the human body?

• Only in the armpits

• All over the body

• Only on the palms

• Only on the face

What triggers the body to produce sweat?

• Drinking cold water

• Exposure to sunlight or physical activity

• Feeling cold

• Eating spicy food

What role does the moisture layer of sweat play on the skin?

• It blocks the pores

• It makes the skin dry

• It helps in cooling the body

• It causes the skin to itch

How does sweat help in regulating body temperature?

• By heating up the skin

• By making the skin oily

• By forming a cold layer on the skin

• By evaporating quickly

Why might you feel cold after stopping exercise?

• Because the skin becomes dry

• Because the sweat has evaporated

• Because the sweat cools down the skin

• Because the body stops producing sweat