Derek has had an orgasm and is unable to have another one just yet. His fiancé, Emma, however, has not had an orgasm yet. Her heart rate and blood pressure are rising, but at a slowing rate. In addition, the muscles in her vagina are tightening. With respect to the human sexual response cycle, Derek is in the __________, while Emma is in the __________.
A) refractory period; excitement phase
B) refractory period; plateau phase
C) plateau phase; excitement phase
D) resolution phase; plateau phase

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Derek is in the refractory period, which is the stage after orgasm where sexual arousal and stimulation do not typically produce an erection or orgasm. Emma, on the other hand, is still in a state of sexual arousal and is likely in the plateau phase, which is characterized by increased heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.

Derek Has Had an Orgasm and Is Unable to Have