The Clitoris

question 53

Multiple Choice

The clitoris

• A) is derived from the same embryonic structures as the penis in males.
• B) engorges with blood during sexual arousal.
• C) is topped by a small erectile glans.
• D) contains erectile tissue comparable to the corpora cavernosa of the penis.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant drugs that increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin, altering the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of drugs used primarily to treat depression and anxiety by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain.

Side Effects

Secondary, typically undesirable effects of a drug or medical treatment.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.