During Which Stage of the Sexual Response Cycle Does the Level

question 29

Multiple Choice

During which stage of the sexual response cycle does the level of arousal escalate most rapidly?

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

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Definitions:

Preganglionic Fibers

Nerve fibers that extend from the central nervous system to a ganglion in the autonomic nervous system.

Parasympathetic Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cell bodies within the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, involved in rest and digest functions.

Ciliary Ganglion

A parasympathetic ganglion located in the orbit that plays a role in controlling the ciliary muscles of the eye, affecting lens shape and pupil size.

Otic Ganglion

A small parasympathetic ganglion located just below the ear, associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve, involved in salivation and lacrimation.