An erection of the penis is caused by

A. increased secretions of lymph into the spongy tissue.
B. muscle flexion of the penile muscles.
C. blood filling the erectile bodies and compressing the veins.
D. semen pressure from the testes and ductus deferens.
E. ejaculatory muscles.


Answer: C

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