Question

multiple choice question
which term refers to the process by which large amounts of sweat are produced, wetting the skin?

○ diuretic

○ diapedesis

○ deionization

○ diaphoresis

Explanation:

• Diuretic: A substance that increases urine output, unrelated to sweating.
• Diapedesis: The movement of white blood cells through blood vessel walls, not related to sweat.
• Deionization: A water purification process removing ions, irrelevant to skin sweating.
• Diaphoresis: The medical term for excessive sweating that wets the skin, matching the described process.

Answer:

D. diaphoresis