Which Statement Best Describes the Effects of a Chemical Castration

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the effects of a chemical castration (using a GnRH antagonist) on sexual behavior in a human male?

• A) increased secretion of testosterone
• B) decrease in sexual interest and intercourse after two weeks of treatment
• C) loss of erections during REM sleep, but no change in sex drive
• D) no change in sexual activity, because the adrenals also secrete testosterone
• E) a loss of tactile sensitivity

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