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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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe secretion of sweat is stimulated by three factors. These include body temperature, emotional state and an increase in metabolism.
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∙ 9y agoThe secretion of sweat is stimulated by the skin temperatures and the internal body temperature. Sweating is a way for the body to stay cool.
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What system of the body is the secretion of sweat controlled by?
the endocrine system
What has a secretion that contains cell fragments?
Sebaceous glands secretion contains cell fragments. Sweat gland apocrine produce a secretion containing proteins and fats in addition to water and salts.
What is merocrine secretion?
Mecrocrine secretions are secretions of the exocrine gland, which are glands that excrete secretions externally. Types of mecrocrine secretions include sweat, spit, and mucus.
How the action of the pancreatic hormones complement one another?
Beta cells secrete insulin, which lowers blood glucose and stimulates the production of glycogen. Alpha cells secrete glucagon, which raises blood glucose. The secretion of insulin is stimulated by a rise of blood glucose following meals. Glucogon is stimulated by a fall in blood glucose during periods of fasting.
Why do armpits smell?
Most would say because of sweat...Actually, armpit sweat is odourless. The small amount of apocrine secretion in the sweat, however, causes the problem. Although fresh apocrine in sweat is also odourless, that characteristic smell develops when the sweat is broken down by the hair and skin cells in the armpit, and then eaten by bacteria. It's actually the bacteria that make the smell, releasing a chemical called 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid.
What is our sweat?
Secretion from our sweat glands.
What type of secretion is perspiration?
sweat
What is profuse secretion of sweat?
Diaphoresis
Do you sweat cells?
No, sweat is a secretion of fluids and electrolytes from inside your cells.
The hormone that stimulated testone secretion and the hormone that stimulates spermmatiogenesis?
Spermatogenesis is stimulated dy FSH.Other hormone is LH
What is secretion of sebum first stimulated by?
Sebaceous glands are alveolar glands, most of which open into hair follicles. Their secretion is sebum.
When a gland is stimulated to increase its secretion by the substance it produces what system?
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Select the correct statement about the regulation of gastric secretion?
ANSWER IS: Gastric secretion can be stimulated before food has entered the mouth.A.Gastric secretion can be stimulated before food has entered the mouth.B.Gastric secretion is enhanced by very low pH (below a pH of 2)C.The presence of food in the stomach prevents hormonal control of gastric secretion.D.Vagus stimulation of the stomach results in decreased secretion of gastric juice.
What system of the body is the secretion of sweat controlled by?
the endocrine system
Why sweat glands secrete sweat more in adolescence?
Increased perspiration is associated with the secretion of sexual pheromones.
Why do pigs sweat blood?
Pigs actually don't sweat blood, they have glands that produce a red-colored secretion that acts as a sunscreen and inhibits bacterial growth on the skin. This secretion is often mistaken for blood, giving rise to the misconception that pigs sweat blood.
What are sebum and sweat?
Sebum is an oily substance that is naturally secreted from the sebacious glands in your hair and skin that keeps your skin and hair moisturized.
