Sildenafil (Viagra) prolongs erection by ________.

A. stimulating production of cGMP
B. inactivating guanylate cyclase
C. activating nitric oxide (NO) production
D. inhibiting degradation of cGMP
E. inhibiting nitric oxide (NO) production


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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