According to the brain-imaging researchers, which of the following is the most prominent brain response related to orgasm in consummatory phase? 

A. increased neural activity in the sexual interest network
B. increased activity in the septal area
C. decreased activity in the somatosensory cortex
D. decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex


Answer: D

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