Which Stage of the Sexual Response Cycle Involves Muscle Contractions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which stage of the sexual response cycle involves muscle contractions throughout the body?

• A) Orgasm
• B) Plateau
• C) Excitement
• D) Resolution

---

Definitions:

Meninges

The three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Muscle

A tissue in animal bodies composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.

Glossopharyngeal

Relating to the ninth cranial nerve, important for swallowing, saliva production, and the sensation of taste and touch from the posterior part of the tongue.

Hypoglossal

Relating to the hypoglossal nerve, which is the twelfth cranial nerve responsible for motor function of most of the tongue muscles.