The phase in which genital organs return to their pre-arousal state is called the ________ phase.

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The resolution phase is the period following orgasm during which the body returns to its pre-aroused state. During this phase, genital blood vessels decrease in size and rate of blood flow, muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure decrease. The refractory period is a phase specific to males during which they are unable to experience another orgasm or erection. The orgasmic phase refers specifically to the experience of orgasm, while the plateau phase is a period of high sexual arousal immediately preceding orgasm.

The Phase in Which Genital Organs Return to Their Pre-Arousal