Question

During sexual arousal in males and females, erotic thoughts and/or sensory stimulation both lead to _____________ that produces engorgement of the erectile tissues.
a. sympathetic activity
b. hypothalamic activity
c. increased cerebellar activity
d. parasympathetic activity
e. testosterone secretion

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Parasympathetic activity

Explanation:

The parasympathic system is part of the Autonomous Nervous System. They have two types colinergic receptors: muscarinic receptors M1, M2, M3 and M4 and nicotinic receptors. Through M3 receptors, the parasympathetic effect in the male sex organ is erection.