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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Erectile tissue of the penis consists of:
Options
A Only the glans penis
B Corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum — which fill with blood causing an erection
Correct Answer
C Dartos muscle and cremaster muscle
D Seminiferous tubules and epididymis
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Erectile tissue consists of corpora cavernosa (two columns) and corpus spongiosum (surrounding the urethra), which fill with blood during sexual arousal, causing an erection.

Hint

These three columns of spongy tissue fill with blood to create rigidity.

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