[Solved] The course of SLD is associated with ____. A) improvement in high school B) better reading comprehension in adulthood C) reduction in reading deficits, but not in mathematics D) dropping out of school Erotic Responsiveness: The degree to which an individual responds sexually to stimuli or situations. Excitement Phase: The initial stage in the sexual response cycle, characterized by increased muscle tension, heart rate, and blood flow to the genitals. Ventromedial Hypothalamus: A region of the brain involved in satiety and the regulation of metabolism, playing a significant role in eating behavior. Lateral Hypothalamus: It is the part of the hypothalamus that plays a crucial role in hunger and thirst regulation.