reproductive system

Description

The group of organs and glands involved with sexual reproduction (having children, or offspring).

In women, the reproductive system includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus (womb), cervix and vagina. The ovaries make eggs (called ova). The ovaries also make the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

In men, it includes the testicles, prostate and penis. The testicles make sperm. The testicles also make the hormone testosterone.