Human Sexual Response Cycle
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What phase of the sexual response cycle involves the body slowly returning to its normal level of functioning?

  • Resolution phase (correct)
  • Plateau phase
  • Excitement phase
  • Orgasm phase

    • In men, what results in the ejaculation of semen?

  • Swelling of body parts
  • Enhanced intimacy
  • Rhythmic contractions of the muscles at the base of the penis (correct)
  • Sex flush over the entire body

    • Which phase is marked by a general sense of well-being, enhanced intimacy, and often fatigue?

  • Orgasm phase
  • Resolution phase (correct)
  • Excitement phase
  • Plateau phase

    • What is the psychological counterpart of the plateau phase during the sexual response cycle?

    <p>Sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are women capable of after reaching orgasm and with further sexual stimulation?

    <p>Rapid return to orgasm phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In men, what is the recovery time called after orgasm during which they cannot reach orgasm again?

    <p>Refractory period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle?

    <p>The woman's clitoris becomes highly sensitive and retracts under the clitoral hood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle?

    <p>There is a sudden, forceful release of sexual tension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle?

    <p>Muscle spasms in the feet, face, and hands cease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes muscle contractions during orgasm?

    <p>Muscles in the feet spasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the orgasm phase?

    <p>The man's testicles tighten.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the climax of the sexual response cycle?

    <p>Sudden release of sexual tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the plateau phase?

    <p>Muscle tension increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a typical feature of the orgasm phase?

    <p>Involuntary muscle contractions occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the resolution phase?

    <p>Sexual tension is released</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in the muscles during orgasm?

    <p>Muscles contract involuntarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body release sexual tension during the resolution phase?

    <p>By relaxing muscle tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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