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Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia?

A. Sebum

B. Water

C. Lysozymes

D. Urea

Answer Explanation:

Urea is a nitrogenous waste product that is produced when the liver breaks down proteins and amino acids. It is then excreted from the body via sweat.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: in which of the following locations does fertilization of an egg cell typically occur?

    A. Fallopian Tube

    B. Ovary

    C. Uterus

    D. Cervical canal

    Answer Explanation

    Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube and not in the ovary, uterus, or cervical canal.

  • Q #2: Which of the following characteristics of water helps explain why coastal areas experience less dramatic temperature changes during the day?

    A. Water has a high specific heat capacity

    B. Water is a versatile solvent

    C. Water forms covalent bonds with other water molecules

    D. Water's adhesive properties prevent evaporation

    Answer Explanation

    Water has a high specific heat capacity, which means it can absorb and store a large amount of heat energy without significantly changing in temperature. This helps moderate the temperature fluctuations of the air near the coast, as water can store heat during the day and release it at night, or vice versa.

  • Q #3: Parasitic worm infestation is hypothesized to be damaging to the host. However, scientists have recently discovered that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders, in which of the following ways should the hypothesis be modified, given the new findings?

    A. Lack of worm infestations is the cause of some autoimmune disorders.

    B. Worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders

    C. Worm infestation prevents the body from immune malfunction

    D. Worm infestations exacerbate the body's immune reactions

    Answer Explanation

    The new findings can be used to generate a hypothesis to reflect the beneficial aspect of worm infestations in certain autoimmune disorders, indicating that they can help reduce the severity of the condition.