positive regulation of penile erection
id: GO:0060406
name: positive regulation of penile erection
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: Any process that increases 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.
Parent Functions
id | name |
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GO:0051240 | positive regulation of multicellular organismal process |
GO:0060405 | regulation of penile erection |
GO:2000243 | positive regulation of reproductive process |