Which One of the Following Statements About the Aging Male

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the aging male is TRUE?

• A) Orgasmic contractions are more intense in the older male.
• B) It takes less time for an older male to achieve an erection.
• C) Less direct physical stimulation is need for sexual arousal.
• D) Testosterone production decreases as men age.

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