Sweat glands are supplied by only_______________?
Correct answer: A. Sympathetic nerves
- A. Sympathetic nerves
- B. Parasympathetic nerves
- C. Sensory nerves
- D. Motor nerves
Explanation
Sweat glands receive sympathetic autonomic fibres, but unlike most sympathetic postganglionic fibres, these release acetylcholine rather than noradrenaline. They are therefore sympathetic cholinergic glands.
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