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What is the duration of the Excitement Phase of the sexual response?
What is the duration of the Excitement Phase of the sexual response?
What physical change occurs in the body during the Plateau Phase?
What physical change occurs in the body during the Plateau Phase?
What happens during the Orgasmic Phase of the sexual response?
What happens during the Orgasmic Phase of the sexual response?
What occurs during the Resolution Phase of the sexual response?
What occurs during the Resolution Phase of the sexual response?
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What is the order of the four phases of sexual response?
What is the order of the four phases of sexual response?
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Study Notes
Phases of Sexual Response
- Excitement Phase: The beginning of sexual arousal, lasting from 1 minute to several hours.
- Characteristics of Excitement Phase: Body prepares for sexual activity, heart rate and blood pressure increase, and genitals become engorged.
Progression to Plateau
- Plateau Phase: Physical changes continue, muscle tension builds, and sexual pleasure increases.
Orgasm
- Orgasmic Phase: Muscle contractions stimulate the release of semen, containing sperm cells, from the penis.
Return to Normal
- Resolution Phase: Body returns to its normal state after orgasm, with a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.
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Learn about the different stages of sexual arousal, including excitement, plateau, and orgasm. Understand the physical changes that occur during each phase.
