Which of the Following Correctly Describes an Erection

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

• A) Smooth muscles of vascular spaces in the penis contract.
• B) Parasympathetic impulses constrict arteries leading to the penis.
• C) Parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide, causing dilation of small arteries in the penis.
• D) The spongy tissue in the penis fills with air.
• E) Skeletal muscle within the penis contracts.

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