Blood levels of the hormone oxytocin surge in both men and women just after which phase of the sexual response cycle?
A) excitement
B) plateau
C) orgasm
D) resolution
Answer: C
Rationale: In women, blood levels of oxytocin surge just after orgasm and may remain elevated for at least five minutes. Oxytocin is released during orgasm in males as well.
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