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sweat gland: Media

anatomy

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Discover four fun facts about sweat

Discover four fun facts about sweat

Scientific facts about sweat.

Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

Behind the science: Why do feet smell?

Behind the science: Why do feet smell?

Contributing factors of foot odour and how to prevent it.

Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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skin

skin

A cross section of mammalian skin and its underlying structures.

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