Physiology of the Sexual Response

Question 1

Name the four stages of sexual response identified by Masters and Johnson

Answer 1

Excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Question 2

Name the two basic physiological processes that occur during the stages of sexual response (Masters and Johnson)

Answer 2

Vasocongestion and myotonia

Question 3

The swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure

Answer 3

Vasocongestion

Question 4

Muscle tension

Answer 4

Myotonia

Question 5

What are two specific ways that erections cn be produced?

Answer 5

Spinal reflex, tactile stimulation

Question 6

Body returns to the unaroused state

Answer 6

Resolution

Question 7

Time during which men are incapable of being physically aroused again, producing an erection, or experiencing orgasm

Answer 7

Refractory period

Question 8

What did Masters and Johnson find with respect to the female orgasm?

Answer 8

All orgasms are physiologically similar and triggered by the clitoris

Question 9

A series of orgasms occurring within a short period of time

Answer 9

Multiple orgasm

Question 10

What behaviour differences were noted between sexual orientations? (Masters and Johnson)

Answer 10

Same-sex couples were noted to be more sensual, less genital/intercourse focused, longer excitement stage

Question 11

True or False: Male ejaculation and orgasm are the same process

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Sometimes referred to as the “female prostate”

Answer 12

Skene glands

Question 13

What are the 3 components of Kaplan’s (Cognitive-Physiological) Triphasic Model?

Answer 13

Sexual desire
Vasocongestion (excitement)
Muscular contractions (orgasm)