Reproductive system

This article is about the reproductive system of all types of organisms, including humans. For information specific to humans, see Human reproductive system.
Reproductive system
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Latinsystemata genitalia
TA98A09.0.00.000
TA23467
Anatomical terminology

The reproductive system of an organism, also known as the genital system, is the biological system made up of all the anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction. Many non-living substances such as fluids, hormones, and pheromones are also important accessories to the reproductive system.[1] Unlike most organ systems, the sexes of differentiated species often have significant differences. These differences allow for a combination of genetic material between two individuals, which allows for the possibility of greater genetic fitness of the offspring.[2]

  1. ^ Introduction to the Reproductive System, Epidemiology and End Results (Seer) Program. Archived October 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Reproductive System 2001 Body Guide powered by Adam
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