If a Man Can Obtain a Normal Erectile Response While

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a man can obtain a normal erectile response while asleep,but not while with a partner,the cause of his sexual dysfunction likely

• A) is psychological in nature.
• B) is physiological in nature.
• C) involves problems with his biological clock.
• D) is still unknown.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in emotion, particularly in processing fear, aggression, and social interactions.

Automatic Responses

Reactions that occur without conscious thought, often as a result of learned behaviors or innate physiological mechanisms.

Amygdala

A region of the brain's temporal lobe involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, and processing emotional memory.