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Question
Higher Order Thinking Skill
Can you guess why there are sweat glands on the palm of our hands and the soles of our feet?
Short/Brief Note
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Solution
Sweating is important for thermal regulation. Sweat works as a defense against microbes to which our hands and feet are mostly exposed than the other parts of our body.
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