Reproductive system | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | systemata genitalia |
TA98 | A09.0.00.000 |
TA2 | 3467 |
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]