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Sweat glands are supplied by only_______________?

Correct answer: B. Sympathetic nerves

  • A. Parasympathetic nerves
  • B. Sympathetic 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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