Physiology of erection
Arch Esp Urol. 2010 Oct;63(8):581-8.
[Article in
English,
Spanish]
Affiliation
- 1 Urology Department, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, España. msalamanca99@hotmail.com
Abstract
In these article we review the main mechanisms involved in human erection. We review and update in detail the biochemical (nitric oxide and Rho-kinase pathways), cellular (smooth muscle relaxation mechanisms), neural (autonomic and somatic pathways) and microscopic penile principles.
MeSH terms
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Hemodynamics
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Humans
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Male
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Penile Erection / physiology*
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Penis / innervation
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Penis / physiology