Question

Blood is leaving the genitals, the erection subsides, muscles relax, and breathing and heart rate return to normal. Which stage of the sexual response cycle does this describe? Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Resolution

Step-by-step explanation:

There are four stages of sexual response cycle :

1) Excitement (Desire) : Beginning of sexual arousal , preparation of intercourse.

2) Plateau (Arousal) : Physical arousal builds

3) Orgasm : Males ejaculate while females experience vaginal contractions

4) Resolution: It is the stage of sexual response cycle in which

• Arousal slowly subsides and returns to normal levels
• Males experiece a refractory period during which they are incapable of having another erection of orgasm

• Blood is leaving the genitals, the erection subsides, muscles relax, and breathing and heart rate return to normal

Hence the stage mentioned in the scenario is the resolution stage of sexual response cycle.