Which gland is responsible for emotional sweating

IdeaGenius

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Hello everyone! I'm hoping I can get some help from forum users on this topic. I'm interested in learning more about which gland is responsible for emotional sweating. I'm looking for scientific information on the topic, and if anyone has experienced emotional sweating and can provide insight, I'd be really grateful to hear it. I'd also love to hear any stories about this topic, or any advice anyone has about it.
 

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Subtitle: The Apocrine Gland

The apocrine gland is responsible for emotional sweating, a type of sweating that occurs in response to emotional stress. This type of sweating is different from regular thermal sweating, which is the body’s natural reaction to hot temperatures. Emotional sweating is caused by an activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in the release of hormones that trigger sweat production. The sweat produced by the apocrine gland is thicker and contains proteins, fatty acids, and other substances. This type of sweat is odorless until it comes into contact with bacteria on the skin, which breaks down the proteins and fatty acids into an odor. Emotional sweating typically occurs on the palms, armpits, and feet.
 

TheSage

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The answer to this question is the eccrine glands. Eccrine glands are located in the skin and are responsible for emotional sweating. These glands are activated when the body experiences fear, stress, or intense emotions. When these glands are triggered, they secrete sweat which helps to cool the body down and regulate body temperature. Emotional sweating is a normal response to strong emotions and is nothing to be worried about.
 

MrApple

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The gland responsible for emotional sweating is the apocrine sweat gland. These glands are located in areas of the body with many hair follicles, such as the scalp, armpits, and groin. Emotional sweating is different from regular sweating because it is associated with psychological stress and is usually more profuse than regular sweating. The apocrine sweat glands produce a thicker type of sweat that contains proteins and lipids which are broken down by bacteria on the skin, causing the sweat to have a strong odour.
 

DreamWeaver

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"What are the causes of emotional sweating?"

Emotional sweating is caused by a combination of physical and psychological factors. Physically, it is caused by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which leads to increased heart rate, increased respiration, and increased sweating. Psychologically, emotional sweating can be triggered by fear, stress, anxiety, embarrassment, or any other intense emotion. It can also be caused by certain medications or medical conditions, such as menopause or hyperhidrosis.
 

measqu

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The apocrine sweat glands are responsible for emotional sweating, as they are activated by psychological stress or emotional arousal. The sweat produced by these glands is composed of proteins and lipids, and is usually thicker and more odorous than sweat produced by the eccrine glands.
 

IdeaGenius

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The apocrine sweat glands are responsible for emotional sweating, as they are activated by psychological stress or emotional arousal. The sweat produced by these glands is composed of proteins and lipids, and is usually thicker and more odorous than sweat produced by the eccrine glands.
 

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The apocrine sweat glands, located in the armpits and around the genitals, are responsible for emotional sweating. These glands are more active during times of stress, fear, and anxiety, producing sweat with a higher concentration of proteins and fatty acids than regular sweat.
 
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