Serotonergic neurons that project from the ________ to the spinal cord may mediate the capacity of ________ to impair ejaculation in males.
A) MPA; antipsychotics
B) VMH; mood stabilizers
C) MPA; amphetamine
D) nPGi; SSRIs
E) nPGi; mood stabilizers

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The nPGi, or nucleus paragigantocellularis, is a region in the brainstem that is important for modulating ejaculation. Serotonergic neurons that project from the nPGi to the spinal cord are thought to mediate the effects of SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, on delaying or inhibiting ejaculation in males. The other options do not involve the nPGi or serotonergic neurons projecting to the spinal cord.

Serotonergic Neurons That Project from the ________ to the Spinal