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Introduction: The reproductive system (or genital system) is involved in sexual reproduction. The male and female reproductive systems function to propagate the species. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are communicable diseases transmitted by sexual or genital contact. It is caused by bacteria, virus, or
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2.)The pear – shaped organ which prepares for the egg to be deposited monthly and serves as the womb for the developing embryo and fetus.
a.) Ovaries
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Ch. 50.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 50.1 - Distinguish among budding, fragmentation, and...Ch. 50.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 50.2 - Relate the structure of each organ of the human...Ch. 50.2 - Trace the passage of sperm cells through the human...Ch. 50.2 - Prob. 4LOCh. 50.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 50.2 - Prob. 2CCh. 50.2 - Prob. 3CCh. 50.2 - Prob. 4C
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