Male sexual behavior in the rat is critically dependent on the
A) central nucleus of the amygdala.
B) periaqueductal gray matter.
C) medial preoptic area.
D) rostral medulla.
E) sexually dimorphic nucleus of the preoptic area.

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The medial preoptic area plays a critical role in male sexual behavior in rats. Lesions of this area abolish sexual behavior, while electrical stimulation of this area can elicit sexual behavior.

Male Sexual Behavior in the Rat Is Critically Dependent on the