Which of the following is FALSE regarding erection of the penis?

A. It is a result of sympathetic stimulation of vascular smooth muscle in the erectile tissue of the penis.
B. It is a spinal reflex.
C. It is a result of arteriolar vasodilation and venous constriction of blood vessels in the penis.
D. It can be triggered by stimulation of tactile receptors in the penis.
E. It can be inhibited by input to the autonomic nerves from higher brain centers.


Answer: A

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