According to Masters and Johnson, heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure begin to increase, and blood rushes to the genital organs during the:
A)orgasmic phase
B)plateau phase
C)excitement phase
D)resolution phase

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The excitement phase is the initial stage of sexual response, characterized by an increase in heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure. This phase also involves an increase in genital vasocongestion, which leads to the erection of the penis in males and engorgement of the clitoris in females. The plateau phase is the second stage of sexual response, in which sexual tension increases further, but not as dramatically as in the excitement phase. The orgasmic phase is the third stage of sexual response, characterized by rhythmic contractions of the genital muscles, and accompanied by intense pleasure. Finally, the resolution phase is the fourth and final stage of sexual response, in which the body returns to its baseline state before sexual arousal.

According to Masters and Johnson, Heart Rate, Respiration, and Blood