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Testosterone plays a key role in erections by working on several parts of penile function. It helps grow the smooth muscle cells in the spongy erectile tissue (called trabecular smooth muscle). This ...

Large-conductance calcium-activated potassium (BK) channels are critical determinants of smooth muscle function by mediating rapid feedback between intracellular calcium levels and membrane potential.