What Causes Penile Erection in Males and the Swelling of the Clitoris

question 100

Multiple Choice

What causes penile erection in males and the swelling of the clitoris in females

• A) engorgement of blood vessels 
• B) vasodilation 
• C) muscular tension 
• D) increased blood pressure

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