Biology: Unity and Div. of Life (Looseleaf)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305251311
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 41, Problem 8SQ
A male attains an erection when ___ .
- a. muscles running the length of the penis contract
- b. Leydig cells release a surge of testosterone
- c. the posterior pituitary releases oxytocin
- d. spongy tissue inside the penis fins with blood.
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Biology: Unity and Div. of Life (Looseleaf)
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