Asked by Destiny Foster on May 21, 2024

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Which term refers to an increase in the electrical conductivity of the skin that occurs when sweat glands increase their activity

A)  autonomic skin response 
B)  galvanography 
C)  polyskin response 
D)  galvanic skin response

Galvanic Skin Response

A method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin, which varies with the state of arousal or emotional state of an individual.

Electrical Conductivity

A measure of a material's ability to conduct an electric current, indicating how easily electrons can move through the material.

Sweat Glands

Specialized glands in the skin that produce sweat, part of the body's mechanism for regulating temperature.

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Diana DavisMay 25, 2024
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D
Explanation :
The term that refers to an increase in the electrical conductivity of the skin when sweat glands increase their activity is galvanic skin response (GSR). Galvanography is a technique for recording electrical activity in the body, but it is not specifically related to skin conductance. Autonomic skin response and polyskin response are not commonly used terms in this context.