Sexual activity involves
A) the parasympathetic nervous system only.
B) the sympathetic nervous system only.
C) both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.
D) neither the parasympathetic nor the sympathetic nervous system.

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Sexual activity involves both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. The parasympathetic nervous system causes vasodilation, allowing for increased blood flow to the genitals and increasing arousal. The sympathetic nervous system causes contraction of smooth muscle, leading to orgasm and ejaculation. Both systems work together to create the sexual response cycle.

Sexual Activity Involves