An erection of the penis is caused by
A. muscle flexion of the penile muscles.
B. blood filling the erectile bodies and compressing the veins.
C. ejaculatory muscles.
D. semen pressure from the testes and ductus deferens.
E. increased secretions of lymph into the spongy tissue.
Answer: B
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