The corpora cavernosa are responsible for _______; the corpus spongiosum causes _______.

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The corpora cavernosa are two areas of erectile tissue which run along the length of the penis and are responsible for the erection of the penile shaft. The corpus spongiosum is another area of erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra and extends into the glans penis, responsible for the erection of the penile glans, ensuring the urethra remains open during erection for ejaculation.

The Corpora Cavernosa Are Responsible for _______; the Corpus Spongiosum