Sweat glands, derived from the Latin word sudor meaning 'sweat', are small tubular structures in the skin that secrete sweat. Sweat glands are a type of exocrine gland, which produces and secretes sweat onto the epithelial surface through a duct. Sweat is produced in the body for many different purposes. This article will help answer the question of how sweat glands work.

Sweating is a completely normal phenomenon, especially when exercising or in hot weather. However, many people are surprised and confused when they say that their sweat tastes a bit salty. Science calls this type of sweat salt sweat. So what is salt sweat and is salt sweat good?