Question:

Refer to the given figure of T.S. of penis. How will penile function be altered if the blood supply to the B is impaired?

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • Erection will be able to occur, but ejaculation will not be possible
  • The urethra will become occluded
  • Erection will not occur
  • The erect penis will be unable to become flaccid
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The penis contains three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue - two dorsal corpora cavernosa (B) and one ventral corpus spongiosum (A). These bodies are surrounded by fibrous tissue (C). During sexual arousal, the three bundles of tissue in the penis become engorged with blood. If the blood supply to corpora cavernosa is impaired, the erection will not occur.
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Concepts Used:

Blood

Blood is a fluid-like structure that is responsible for transporting oxygen and other nutrients to all the cells of the body. Blood shows characteristics of both tissues and fluid.

Composition of Blood:

Blood is composed of the below-mentioned parts:

  • Plasma
  • Blood Cells
  • Platelets

Types of Blood Cells:

The two types of blood cells present in the body are:

RBC (Red Blood Cells)

RBC’s are also known as Erythrocytes. They are biconcave and are present without a nucleus in human beings. It contain Haemoglobin which is an iron-rich protein due to which the color of blood is red. RBC’s are produced in the bone marrow which is mainly responsible for the transportation of oxygen to and from various tissues and organs present in the human body.

WBC (White Blood Cells)

WBC’s are also known as Leucocytes which are colourless blood cells due to the absence of haemoglobin. They are further divided into two categories such as granulocytes and agranulocytes. Their main responsibility is to provide immunity and maintain defence mechanisms in the human body.