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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?
- Less than a minute
- Up to one hour
- From one minute to several hours (correct)
- Only a few seconds
What physical change occurs in the body during the Plateau Phase?
What physical change occurs in the body during the Plateau Phase?
- Continued changes in the body (correct)
- Muscle contractions in the penis
- Return to a normal state
- Release of semen containing sperm cells
What happens during the Orgasmic Phase of the sexual response?
What happens during the Orgasmic Phase of the sexual response?
- The Excitement Phase begins
- Muscle contractions stimulate the release of semen (correct)
- The Plateau Phase ends
- The body returns to its normal state
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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