The composition of the secretions of the eccrine glands is________ .
A) primarily uric acid
B) fatty substances, proteins, antibodies, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins
C) 99% water, sodium chloride, trace amounts of wastes, and vitamin C
D) metabolic wastes

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Eccrine gland secretions are primarily composed of 99% water, along with sodium chloride (i.e. salt) as the major electrolyte, and trace amounts of wastes, such as urea and ammonia, as well as small amounts of vitamins, including vitamin C.

The Composition of the Secretions of the Eccrine Glands Is________