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They are sympathetic but an exception - ACh is released as a post-synaptic neurotransmitter rather than Adrenaline/Noradrenaline.
Illicitinga parasympathetic response will not stimulate these neurons and therefore sweating is not a parasympathetic side effect.
However, as post-synaptic sweat glands contain Muscarinic receptors and not adrenoceptors the administration of a non-selective Muscarinic agonist would result in both a parasympathetic response such as constriction of the pupil or decreased heart rate as well as sweating due to the activation of these sympathetic post-synaptic MAChR in the sweat glands.
Atropine would reduce all parasympathetic responses and stop sweating.
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∙ 9y agoThey are neither sympathetic nor parasympathetic.
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What controls the sweat glands?
Your sweat glands are controlled by autonomic nervous system. They get the nervous supply through the sympathetic nerves. But functionally they are parasympathetic nerves, because the acetylcholine is secreted over there at the terminal end.
What fibers are the sweat glands innervated by?
sympathetic
The secretion of sweat is stimulated by what?
That is a good question! Sweat glands get the nerve supply from the sympathetic trunk. So anatomically they get sympathetic nerve supply. But the neurotransmitter at the target cells is acetylcholine. So functionally or physiologically, the sweat glands get the parasympathetic nerve supply.
What is the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on this salivary glands?
Sympathetic stimulation of your salivary glands suppresses the activity of the glands and salivation decreases. During parasympathetic stimulation you to salivate.
A saltwater solution is secreted by what glands?
sudoiferous glands
What controls the sweat glands?
Your sweat glands are controlled by autonomic nervous system. They get the nervous supply through the sympathetic nerves. But functionally they are parasympathetic nerves, because the acetylcholine is secreted over there at the terminal end.
What fibers innervate sweat glands?
Sympathetic fibers innervate sweat glands.
Which division of ANS innervates the sweat glands and the hair follicles?
The sympathetic division innervates the sweat glands and hair follicles.
The effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the salivary glands are called?
complementary
Which nerves release acetylcholine and adrenaline?
ALL pre- and post-ganglionic parasympathetic nerve cells PRE-ganglionic sympathetic nerve cells POST-ganglionic sympathetic nerve cells to sweat glands ONLY
How can sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers exert antagonistic effects?
Sympathetic fibers convey impulses that stimulate our "fight or flight" response. Parasympathetic are just the opposite, you might say they are for "rest and digest". They are both firing at the same time but depending on your environment and emotional state, one will dominate over the other. Sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers release different neurotransmitters, which bind to different receptors. Three structures that receive sympathetic innervation are the adrenal glands, arrector pilli muscles, and sweat glands.
What fibers are the sweat glands innervated by?
sympathetic
Which sympathetic routes are controlled by sweat glands?
spinal
Muscarinic receptors are found on?
Organs innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system. One addition to that are sweat glands. They are innervated by sympathetic nervous system, however, they have muscarinic receptors, NOT adrenergic receptors.
Which division of the ANS innervates the sweat glands and the hair follicles?
The sympathetic division innervates the sweat glands and hair follicles.
The secretion of sweat is stimulated by what?
That is a good question! Sweat glands get the nerve supply from the sympathetic trunk. So anatomically they get sympathetic nerve supply. But the neurotransmitter at the target cells is acetylcholine. So functionally or physiologically, the sweat glands get the parasympathetic nerve supply.
What is the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on this salivary glands?
Sympathetic stimulation of your salivary glands suppresses the activity of the glands and salivation decreases. During parasympathetic stimulation you to salivate.
