The secretions of the eccrine glands are ________.

A) primarily uric acid
B) mostly water, sodium chloride, and trace amounts of wastes, lactic acid, and vitamin C
C) fatty substances, proteins, antibodies, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins
D) solely metabolic wastes
E) basic


Answer: B) mostly water, sodium chloride, and trace amounts of wastes, lactic acid, and vitamin C

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