Physiological Arousal and Orgasm Were Studied in a Laboratory Setting

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Essay

Physiological arousal and orgasm were studied in a laboratory setting by Masters and Johnson.What conclusions did they reach as a result of their research? What limitations have been noted regarding their work?

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Definitions:

Singlets

In spectroscopy, a single peak or line that represents a non-split energy level.

DEPT-90

A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technique that distinguishes between CH and CH3 groups in a molecule.

DEPT-135

An NMR spectroscopy technique that distinguishes between carbon atoms attached to hydrogen atoms, depending on the number of hydrogen atoms (CH, CH2, or CH3).

Quaternary

Referring to carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, especially relevant in organic chemistry when discussing carbon structure and stereochemistry.