Human Sexual Response: The Brain's Role and Function

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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling primitive responses associated with sexual behavior and facial expressions?

Hypothalamus

What is the primary function of the amygdala in relation to sexual behavior?

Generating associations between experiences and emotions

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for processing memories and integrating them with sensations of taste, sound, sight, and touch?

Temporal Lobe

During which phase of the sexual response cycle does the release of tension occur?

Orgasm

What is the specific role of the limbic system in relation to the human sexual response?

Mediating learning, memory, and emotion

What is the primary function of the brain stem in the context of sexual behavior?

Controls primitive responses associated with sexual behavior and facial expressions

Which psychological defense mechanism involves acting out unacceptable impulses by converting them into a more acceptable form?

Sublimation

What hormone, often nicknamed as the 'cuddle hormone', is associated with attachment in long-term relationships?

Oxytocin

What is the predominant factor in long-term relationships according to the text?

Oxytocin

Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by a bacterium and is one of the most common STIs?

Chlamydia

What hormone is often referred to as the 'monogamy chemical' and has been found to influence the behavior of prairie voles?

Vasopressin

What are the chemicals that make individuals giddy, energetic, and euphoric during the phase of attraction?

Dopamine and Phenylethylamine

Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by a virus that lives in the nerves?

Herpes

What hormone is known to be involved in appetite and mood, according to the text?

Serotonin

'Clamydia' can be transmitted to babies during delivery through which bodily secretions?

Vaginal secretions and semen

What is the primary cause of Genital Warts according to the text?

Virus (HPV)

Test your knowledge on the role and function of the brain in the human sexual response, including the brain stem, hypothalamus, and limbic system. Explore how these brain structures regulate primitive responses, hormone production, and emotional associations.

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