Most sympathetic effector junctions release norepinephrine but a significant number release acetylcholine instead. Which of these is an example of an organ of the cholinergic type?
A) the heart
B) a blood vessel in the skin
C) a sweat gland
D) the liver
E) the salivary glands

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Sweat glands are an example of cholinergic effector junctions because they release acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter, which stimulates the glands to produce sweat. The other options listed are examples of adrenergic effector junctions, which release norepinephrine.

Most Sympathetic Effector Junctions Release Norepinephrine but a Significant Number