The Erectile Tissue That Extends Down into the Glans Penis

Question

The erectile tissue that extends down into the glans penis is the
A) corpus spongiosum.
B) corpora cavernosa.
C) preputial glands.
D) smegma.
E) crus of penis.

Accepted Answer

The corpus spongiosum is a sponge-like erectile tissue that extends down into the glans penis, while the corpora cavernosa are two elongated erectile tissues that run along the penis. The preputial glands are responsible for producing smegma, and the crus of the penis are two erectile tissue structures that extend from the pubic bones to attach to the base of the penis.