Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The reproductive system encompasses the set of organs and structures in the human body responsible for producing offspring. It includes different parts for males and females, each playing a crucial role in fertilization and gestation.
This is the process by which a sperm cell and an egg cell combine their genetic material to form a new cell called a zygote, marking the beginning of pregnancy.
Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, crucial for controlling many processes in the reproductive system, including development, sexual function, and reproduction