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Chapter 25, Problem 7CT
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason that the loss of calories after sweat evaporation helps in weight loss.
Introduction
Sweating is the natural method of regulating body temperature. Sweating helps in releasing water and salt, this evaporates to cool the body.
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