The forceful expulsion of semen from the urethra caused by contraction of smooth muscle in the urethra and skeletal muscle surrounding the base of the penis is called ________.

A. physiological contracture
B. orgasm
C. neutralization
D. ejaculation
E. emission


Answer: D

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