Explain what might happen to a man taking sympathetic nervous system inhibitors to treat his hypertension, in terms of sexual function.

What will be an ideal response?


The man could potentially suffer from a form of sexual dysfunction that prevents ejaculation. Recall from Chapter 11, the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for penile ejaculation whereas the parasympathetic division is responsible for penile erection.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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