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.

What role do glands play in the body's cooling process?

How does the body respond when it gets too warm?

Describe how sweat helps to cool down the body.

What happens to the skin when sweat evaporates?

Why might a person feel cold after stopping physical activity?