Reproductive
Reproductive system is a system of sex organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction. Many non-living substances such as fluids, hormones, and pheromones are also important accessories to the reproductive system.[1]
Overview[edit | edit source]
The reproductive system is involved in sexual reproduction, the process by which organisms create descendants that are genetically similar to themselves. The system is designed to transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, and it involves the production of sex cells, or gametes, and the fusion of these cells to form a zygote.[2]
Human Reproductive System[edit | edit source]
In humans, the reproductive system consists of two main parts. The male reproductive system includes the penis and the testes, which produce sperm. The female reproductive system consists of the vagina, the uterus, and the ovaries, which produce eggs. During reproduction, the sperm and egg unite in a process known as fertilization to create a new individual.[3]
Male Reproductive System[edit | edit source]
The male reproductive system consists of a number of sex organs that are part of the human reproductive process. These organs are located on the outside of the body and within the pelvis. The main male sex organs are the penis and the testicles which produce semen and sperm, which, as part of sexual intercourse, fertilize an ovum in the female's body; the fertilized ovum develops into a fetus.[4]
Female Reproductive System[edit | edit source]
The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in reproduction of new offspring. The female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty to be able to produce gametes, and to carry a fetus to full term. The internal sex organs are the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The uterus hosts the developing fetus, produces vaginal and uterine secretions which help the transit of sperm to the Fallopian tubes, and also protects the fetus from bacteria.[5]
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