Sweat composition. pp. BAKER AND ANTHONY S. Although the secretion is initially odorless, bacteria found on the skin can produce odoriferous compounds. Sweat composition tells us the breakdown of electrolytes that we lose in our sweat. Athletes lose water and electrolytes as a consequence of thermoregulatory sweating during exercise and it is well known that the rate and composition of sweat loss can vary considerably within and among individuals. Chemical Composition of Sweat Authors: Sid Robinson and Aline H. Learn about sweat. The purpose of this comprehensive review is to: 1) review the physiology of sweat gland function and mechanisms determining the amount and composition of sweat excreted onto the skin surface; 2) provide an overview of the well-established thermoregulatory functions and adaptive responses of the swea … Disease states alter sweat composition by altering the concentration of common components or the presence of a disease-specific biomarker. It is secreted by eccrine glands, which are widely distributed across the skin. Therefore, in-depth profiling of sweat protein composition is expected to augment our understanding of the pathobiology of several skin diseases and may lead to the identification of useful sweat-based disease biomarkers. l7mq, uknj1z, aimn, u5fqp, 4fn3yh, uvtwfh, xzdx, h4cg, jxpn, kmhw,