When Would an Erectile Disorder Diagnosis Be Inappropriate

question 96

Multiple Choice

When would an erectile disorder diagnosis be inappropriate?

• A) when a male can achieve an erection during sleep, but not in sexual activity
• B) when a male can achieve an erection initially, but cannot maintain it long enough for penetration
• C) when a male can attain at least a partial erection
• D) when a male is not distressed about his inability to attain an erection

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Definitions:

Exercise

Exercise designed intentionally, organized, and repeated to condition any body part.

Oxygen Deficit

The difference between the amount of oxygen needed for totally aerobic muscle activity and the actual amount used, leading to an early fatigue.

Anaerobic Metabolism

Metabolic processes that occur in the absence of oxygen, generating energy through the breakdown of carbohydrates.

Lactate

A compound produced during the anaerobic metabolism of glucose and used in the body as a source of energy.