Difference between revisions of "Pre-copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"
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== Erection == | == Erection == | ||
| − | When sexual receptivity of the female is established and sufficient arousal is accomplished in the male, erection and protrusion of the penis ensue. Successful penile erection requires a complex series of neural and vasomotor reactions. Erection of the penis is necessary for copulation and deposition of [[Copulation_-Sperm_in_the_Female_Tract_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|semen in the female reproductive tract]]. | + | |
| + | == Introduction == | ||
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| + | * When sexual receptivity of the female is established and sufficient arousal is accomplished in the male, erection and protrusion of the penis ensue. | ||
| + | * Successful penile erection requires a complex series of neural and vasomotor reactions. | ||
| + | * Erection of the penis is necessary for copulation and deposition of [[Copulation_-Sperm_in_the_Female_Tract_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|semen in the female reproductive tract]]. | ||
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| + | * Erection is characterized by a marked increase in rigidity of the penis. | ||
| + | * Increased rigidity is the result of increase in arterial inflow of blood compared to venous outflow. | ||
| + | * Erection requires that blood be trapped within the cavernous sinus of the penis. | ||
| + | * Increased blood flow to the penis is brought about by vasodilation of the arterioles supplying it. | ||
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| + | == Erection of the Fibroelastic Penis == | ||
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| + | == Erection of the Musculovascular Penis == | ||
== Penile Protrusion == | == Penile Protrusion == | ||
Revision as of 09:10, 10 July 2008
Search for Sexual Partner
Courtship
Sexual Arousal
Erection
Introduction
- When sexual receptivity of the female is established and sufficient arousal is accomplished in the male, erection and protrusion of the penis ensue.
- Successful penile erection requires a complex series of neural and vasomotor reactions.
- Erection of the penis is necessary for copulation and deposition of semen in the female reproductive tract.
- Erection is characterized by a marked increase in rigidity of the penis.
- Increased rigidity is the result of increase in arterial inflow of blood compared to venous outflow.
- Erection requires that blood be trapped within the cavernous sinus of the penis.
- Increased blood flow to the penis is brought about by vasodilation of the arterioles supplying it.