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GO Term : GO:0043084 penile erection GO

Namespace  biological_process Obsolete  false
Description  The hardening, enlarging and rising of the penis which often occurs in the sexually aroused male and enables sexual intercourse. Achieved by increased inflow of blood into the vessels of erectile tissue, and decreased outflow.

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Identifier Name Description
GO:0008150 biological_process A biological process is the execution of a genetically-encoded biological module or program. It consists of all the steps required to achieve the specific biological objective of the module. A biological process is accomplished by a particular set of molecular functions carried out by specific gene products (or macromolecular complexes), often in a highly regulated manner and in a particular temporal sequence.
GO:0022414 reproductive process A biological process that directly contributes to the process of producing new individuals by one or two organisms. The new individuals inherit some proportion of their genetic material from the parent or parents.
GO:0032501 multicellular organismal process Any biological process, occurring at the level of a multicellular organism, pertinent to its function.
GO:0048609 multicellular organismal reproductive process The process, occurring above the cellular level, that is pertinent to the reproductive function of a multicellular organism. This includes the integrated processes at the level of tissues and organs.
GO:0007610 behavior The internally coordinated responses (actions or inactions) of animals (individuals or groups) to internal or external stimuli, via a mechanism that involves nervous system activity.
GO:0007620 copulation The act of sexual union between male and female, involving the transfer of sperm.
GO:0019098 reproductive behavior The specific behavior of an organism that is associated with reproduction.
GO:0007617 mating behavior The behavioral interactions between organisms for the purpose of mating, or sexual reproduction resulting in the formation of zygotes.
GO:0043084 penile erection The hardening, enlarging and rising of the penis which often occurs in the sexually aroused male and enables sexual intercourse. Achieved by increased inflow of blood into the vessels of erectile tissue, and decreased outflow.

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is_a GO:0048609 GO:0043084
part of GO:0007620 GO:0043084
part of GO:0022414 GO:0043084
part of GO:0007610 GO:0043084
part of GO:0032501 GO:0043084
part of GO:0019098 GO:0043084
part of GO:0048609 GO:0043084
part of GO:0008150 GO:0043084
part of GO:0007617 GO:0043084
is_a GO:0008150 GO:0043084
is_a GO:0022414 GO:0043084
regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060405
regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060405
positively regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060406
positively regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060406
regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060406
negatively regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060407
negatively regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060407
regulates GO:0043084 GO:0060407

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