All of the following are true of perspiration produced by merocrine sweat glands, except that it
A) helps cool the body when it evaporates.
B) helps to prevent bacteria from colonizing the skin.
C) produces the body odor characteristic of "sweating."
D) contains electrolytes and waste products.
E) is more than 99 percent water.

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Merocrine sweat glands produce a watery secretion that is primarily responsible for thermoregulation and does not produce body odor. Body odor is mainly caused by apocrine sweat glands.

All of the Following Are True of Perspiration Produced by Merocrine