In the sexual response cycle, vaginal lubrication in the female corresponds most closely to _____ in the male.

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Vaginal lubrication in females is a physiological response to sexual arousal, which prepares the vagina for penetration. Similarly, erection in males is a physiological response to sexual arousal, which prepares the penis for penetration. Both responses are dependent on increased blood flow to the genital area, which causes expansion and hardening of the erectile tissues. Just as vaginal lubrication facilitates sexual intercourse for females, an erection facilitates sexual intercourse for males. Therefore, of the options provided, choice A) Erection corresponds most closely to vaginal lubrication in females.

In the Sexual Response Cycle, Vaginal Lubrication in the Female