You are just about to perform a clinical procedure for the first time and your palms begin to sweat.This is due to
A)increased sympathetic stimulation of sweat glands possessing alpha 1 receptors.
B)increased sympathetic stimulation of sweat glands possessing beta 2 receptors.
C)increased parasympathetic stimulation of sweat glands possessing nicotinic receptors.
D)increased parasympathetic stimulation of sweat glands possessing muscarinic receptors.
E)increased sympathetic stimulation of sweat glands possessing muscarinic receptors.

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Sweating is a response to sympathetic stimulation, and alpha 1 receptors are found on sweat glands. Therefore, option A, increased sympathetic stimulation of sweat glands possessing alpha 1 receptors, is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because beta 2 receptors are not found on sweat glands. Option C is incorrect because parasympathetic stimulation does not cause sweating. Option D is incorrect because nicotinic receptors are not found on sweat glands. Option E is incorrect because muscarinic receptors are associated with parasympathetic stimulation, not sympathetic stimulation.

You Are Just About to Perform a Clinical Procedure for the First