Asked by chase harris on Jul 07, 2024

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A man does not have any penile erections during sleep. This indicates:

A) a normal response.
B) nocturnal penile tumescence.
C) performance anxiety.
D) a biologically based erectile dysfunction.

Erectile Dysfunction

A condition in which a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection adequate for sexual intercourse.

Nocturnal Penile Tumescence

A normal physiological phenomenon where males experience penile erections during sleep or upon waking, often used as an indicator of erectile dysfunction's psychological or physical nature.

  • Identify the predominant biological factors leading to erectile dysfunction.
  • Gain an understanding of the link between physical and mental aspects in sexual dysfunction.
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Mai Huynh Cam Nhung (K15 HCM)Jul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The absence of nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), commonly known as "morning wood," can indicate a biologically based erectile dysfunction. Normally, men experience NPT during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and its absence suggests the issue might not be psychological (e.g., performance anxiety) but rather physiological.