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What will close if the corpus spongiosum were to become as engorged with blood?
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∙ 11y ago
I believe it's the urethra, I think.
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Which structures are located within the penis?
The penis contains various structures including the urethra, which carries urine and semen, and the corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum, which are erectile tissue that fill with blood during an erection. The penis also contains nerves and blood vessels that play a crucial role in sexual function.
What in muscle cells increase as a result of exercise?
One thing that increases in our muscles when we exercise is lactic acid.
Why does the corpus luteum deteriorate?
If the egg is not fertilized, the corpus luteum stops secreting progesterone and decays (after approximately 14 days in humans). It then degenerates into a corpus albicans, which is a mass of fibrous scar tissue. Progesterone will not be secreted, if corpus luteum will not degenerate.
Spongy tissue inside the penis engorged with blood and the penis swells and elongates?
This process is known as an erection. It is primarily caused by increased blood flow to the erectile tissue in the penis, specifically the corpora cavernosa. When sexually aroused, the arteries leading to the penis dilate, allowing more blood to flow in and fill the spongy tissue, resulting in a firm and enlarged penis.
The vaginal orifice is lubricated by secretions from?
A woman normally has a thin layer of moisture on the walls of her vagina. When she becomes sexually aroused the amount of moisture increases . This happens when The blood vessels in the vagina walls are filled with blood because of sexual excitement. As they become engorged with blood, beads of fluid, called transudate, are forced from the bartholonon glands onto the vagina walls. Together, these droplets form a lubricant.
What is the function of the erectile tissue?
The corpus spongiosum is the the cylinder of soft tissue that runs inferior to the corpus cavernosa. It extends from the bulb of the penis (or bulbo spongiosum) and at the distal end is continuous with the head of the penis. Through the center of the corpus spongiosum runs the urethra. While the corpus cavernosa become very solid, to form the support for the penis, the corpus corpus spongiosum remains relatively soft. This allows it to hold the urethra open so the semen can easily be released.
What is the fluff in your penis?
The "fluff" to which you refer is actually expansile tissue, of which there are two types: the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum. When you get an erection, blood flow from the penis is restricted, causing engorgement of the expansile tissue in the penis.
Which structures are located within the penis?
The penis contains various structures including the urethra, which carries urine and semen, and the corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum, which are erectile tissue that fill with blood during an erection. The penis also contains nerves and blood vessels that play a crucial role in sexual function.
What would cause a male in his 60's penis to become crooked?
There are chambers in the penis called the corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum, the former being pairs on either side. Physical trauma and other medical conditions can cause scarring, and this in turn makes that portion of the "spongy" expandable corpus cavernosum, not be able to become engorged with blood like the opposite side, causing a bending toward the scarred side. Take a baloon, and while blown up just a little, place some tape on one side, tightly to the balloon surface. As you continue to blow up the balloon, it will bend in the direction of the tape, because the other side is expanding more than the taped side. As with all medical conditions, this should be checked by a doctor to ensure nothing more serious is at fault.
Do your genitals become engorged when you are pregnant?
Yes, it is normal for this to happen during pregnancy because there is increased blood flow through the whole body and by the second trimester genitals become engorged due to pooling blood. This can cause sexual arousal and intense orgasms often with no gratification no matter how many orgasms the woman may have.
When the penis becomes engorged with blood and hard?
erection
Why is it necessary for the penis to become engorged with blood?
This is necessary because it makes it easier for the penis to be inserted into a female vagina during sexual intercourse.
What part of the female body system breaks down durning menstuation?
The wall of the uterus, which has become engorged with blood and tissues in preparation for pregnancy, sloughs off.
What is it called when the penis becomes engorged with blood and hard?
It is called an erection.
What is corpus hemoragicum?
After a Preovulatory (or Graafian) Follice releases its oocyte, it is immediately filled with blood. After release of the oocyte it is now technically a Corpus Luteum, but for the first few days (before the blood is resorbed) it is known as a Corpus Hemoragicum. After the blood is resporbed, it is known simply as a Corpus Luteum.
What is the function of the corpus cavernosum?
The corpus cavernosum contains most of the blood when penis is erect.
Can ticks detach from humans?
The ticks that detach after becoming engorged on blood go off to lay eggs.
