Which of the Following Supports Kaplan's Triphasic Model of Sexual

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following supports Kaplan's triphasic model of sexual response?

• A)The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system controls both ejaculation and vasocongestion in men.
• B)The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system controls both the vaginal lubrication and the orgasm of women.
• C)The desire for sexual fulfillment is one of the primary needs identified for humans and is physical, not psychological, in nature.
• D)The two physiological components, vasocongestion and muscle contractions, are controlled by different parts of the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Tract

The system of organs within an organism that works together for the purpose of reproduction, including structures such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus in females, and the testes and vas deferens in males.

Infertility

The inability to become pregnant following twelve or more months of regular, unprotected sexual activity.

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord, which can lead to physical and intellectual disabilities.

Neural Tube Defect

A type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occurs in the early stages of pregnancy.