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Nerve signals traveling from the brain to the penis

View full-sized image Drawing of nerve signals traveling from the brain to the penis.
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Description

Drawing of nerve signals traveling from the brain to the penis.

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Drawing of nerve signals traveling from the brain to the penis.

Caption

When your brain senses a sexual urge, it starts an erection by sending nerve signals to the penis.

Diseases or Conditions

Urologic Diseases

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577 KB | 2406 x 3000

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JPG

Related Keywords

Male Anatomy English labels
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