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Why do we sweat when nervous?
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Expert Answer
The sympathetic nervous system triggers sweat glands during stress as part of the fight-or-flight response. Emotional sweating (palms, soles, armpits) differs from heat sweating and may have evolved to improve grip or signal distress to others.
Key Insight
The sympathetic nervous system triggers sweat glands during stress as part of the fight-or-flight response.
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