Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Erection of the Penis

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding erection of the penis?

• A)It is a spinal reflex
• B)It is a result of sympathetic stimulation of vascular smooth muscle in the erectile tissue of the penis
• C)It can be triggered by stimulation of tactile receptors in the penis
• D)It is a result of arteriolar vasodilation and venous constriction of blood vessels in the penis
• E)It can be inhibited by input to the autonomic nerves from higher brain centers

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