Question

Choose the correct option with respect to the assertion and reason given.

Assertion [A]: Penis is the erectile organ in male reproductive system.

Reason [R]: Penis has corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum which are highly vascular.

• A. [A] is true and [R] is false.
• B. Both [A] and [R] are false
• C. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A].
• D. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A].

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A].

Penis is a cylindrical shaped erectile organ of the male reproductive system with an enlarged tip known as the glans penis.The tissue of the penis is highly vascular, with several sponge like regions known as corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum which can hold large amounts of blood. It is from this vascularity that the penis derives its importance as a delivery organ. During intercourse, the corpora cavernosa gets filled up with blood, causing the penis to expand and become erect.