An increase in the electrical conduction of the skin indicates an increase in sweating, which in turn indicates

A) increased activity of the parasympathetic nervous system.
B) increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
C) decreased activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
D) increased secretion of the hormone insulin.

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Zandile Gwayi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  An increase in sweating is a physiological response that is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response in the body, which includes increased sweating as a means of cooling the body down during times of stress or increased activity. An increase in electrical conduction of the skin indicates an increase in sweat gland activity, which is a result of increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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