Erection occurs when
A. nitric oxide is released.
B. the spongy erectile tissue of the penis becomes engorged with blood.
C. the arteries of the penis vasodilate.
D. the veins flowing out of the penis vasoconstrict.
E. All of these events occur to promote an erection.
Answer: E
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