Female sexual behavior is activated by
A) glutamate infusion into the pons.
B) electrical stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus.
C) damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus.
D) damage to the medial preoptic area.
E) chemical stimulation of the medial preoptic area.

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Research has shown that electrical stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus can activate female sexual behavior. Option A is incorrect because glutamate infusion into the pons is associated with REM sleep. Option C is incorrect because damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus is more likely to decrease rather than activate female sexual behavior. Option D is incorrect because damage to the medial preoptic area can interfere with male sexual behavior. Option E is incorrect because chemical stimulation of the medial preoptic area is more likely to activate male rather than female sexual behavior.

Female Sexual Behavior Is Activated by