The skin sheds excess heat from the body through:

A) retention of salt and water.
B) the evaporation of sweat.
C) cutaneous vasoconstriction.
D) decreased sebum production


Answer: B) the evaporation of sweat.

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What is the key concept addressed by the question?

What will be an ideal response?

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The prokaryotic DNA is located in the  

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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