Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a rare disorder characterized by partial or complete absence of sweat glands. Which of the following would occur if sweat glands are absent or its function is inhibited?

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The main purpose of sweat production is to facilitate the cooling of the body. If sweat glands are absent or their function is inhibited, the body will lose its ability to thermoregulate (control its temperature).
Production of protective oils is a function of sebaceous glands, while synthesis of melanin is a function of specialized cells in the epidermis.

Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED) Is a Rare Disorder Characterized by Partial