Penile erection in males and the swelling of the clitoris in females is due to
A) muscular contractions.
B) engorgement of blood vessels.
C) increased blood pressure.
D) decrease in respiration.

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Penile erection in males and swelling of the clitoris in females are due to increased blood flow and engorgement of blood vessels, not muscular contractions or changes in blood pressure. Decrease in respiration is not related to sexual arousal or genital swelling.

Penile Erection in Males and the Swelling of the Clitoris