Water loss from insensible perspiration

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Insensible perspiration refers to the water loss through the skin that is not perceivable as sweat, and occurs continuously throughout the day. While the amount of water loss may be small, it is estimated to be approximately 0.5 liters a day, which is not negligible or too small to be measured reliably. This amount is lower than sensible perspiration, which occurs during exercise or in response to elevated temperatures. Apocrine sweat glands are not involved in insensible perspiration.

Water Loss from Insensible Perspiration