regulation of penile erection
id: GO:0060405
name: regulation of penile erection
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: Any process that modulates the rate, frequency or extent of penile erection. Penile erection is 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.
Child Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0060406 | positive regulation of penile erection |
| GO:0060407 | negative regulation of penile erection |
Parent Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0043900 | regulation of multi-organism process |
| GO:0051239 | regulation of multicellular organismal process |
| GO:2000241 | regulation of reproductive process |
