A normal and vital bodily function, sweating regulates the body's temperature while eliminating certain waste products. Humans generally produce 200 milligrams of sweat through their underarms in one hour at room temperature. This can increase to 700 milligrams during strenuous physical exercise, at times of emotional stress, or in warmer climates. The top sweat-producing area of the body is the underarm, which contains two types of sweat glands. Although eccrine sweat aids in regulating body temperature and eliminating waste products, it is not normally responsible for body odor.
Apocrine glands emit a milky secretion that is rich in organic materials.
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