About the Reproductive System
Learning Objective
Define the reproductive system and explain its role in human reproduction. • Label diagrams of male and female reproductive systems accurately. • Appreciate the importance of reproductive systems in human life.
Key Concepts
The reproductive system includes sex organs and parts of the brain, enabling humans to reproduce by combining genetic material from a biological mother's egg and a biological father's sperm.
The male reproductive system includes the testes, which produce sperm, and the penis, which delivers sperm to the female.
The female reproductive system includes the ovaries, which produce eggs, the uterus, where a baby develops during pregnancy, and the breasts, which produce milk after birth.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the primary function of the reproductive system?
2. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the reproductive system?
3. What is the role of the testes in the male reproductive system?
...and 6 more questions
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Welcome to the reproductive system | Reproductive system physiology | NCLEX-RN | Khan Academy
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