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Which glands in mammals are responsible for producing sweat, a fluid made up of water and some sodium chloride?

1. Sweat is secreted by oil-producing glands.
2. Sweat is secreted by specialized sweat glands.
3. Sweat consists solely of water.
4. Sweat consists solely of sodium chloride.

Correct answer: Sweat is secreted by specialized sweat glands.

Solution

Sweat is produced by sweat glands, not sebaceous glands. It contains water and small amounts of sodium chloride, making option B correct.

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