Which of the following is not a primary determining factor for sweat rate?
a. acclimation
b. ambient temperature
c. fitness
d. hydration
Answer: b. ambient temperature
Ambient temperature is not a primary determining factor for sweat rate. The factors are acclimation, fitness, hydration, and genetics, As aging occurs, the same number of sweat glands are activated to cool, but with less sweat output per gland.