title: A neurophysiological theory of a reproductive process.
abstract: Some of the known neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to male sexual responses is briefly reviewed. A theory is presented which attempts to explain many of their properties. In particular, increases in chemical concentrations of neuroexcitatory chemicals due to stimulation of genital receptors leads by wave-like spread to ejaculation with orgasm as a concomitant. Threshold phenomena and refractoriness are natural consequences of the theory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mathematics, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Tuckwell
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009482:Neurophysiology; D009948:Orgasm / Q000502:physiology*