How much blood usually engorges the two corpora cavernosa of the penis when it is erect?
a. 5 to 15 mL
b. 20 to 50 mL
c. 55 to 60 mL
d. More than 100 mL
B
Penile erection occurs when 20 to 50 mL of blood is contained in the corpora cavernosa.
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