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Reproductive organs, as the name suggests, are organs such as [[testes]], [[penis]], [[seminal vesicles]], [[vas deferens]], [[epididymis]] etc in males, and [[vulva]], [[vagina]], [[uterus]], [[fallopian tubes]], [[ovaries]] etc in [[females]].
[[File:Scheme female reproductive system-en.svg|alt=Female reproductive system|thumb|Female reproductive system]]
== Function ==
The major purpose or function of the reproductive system is to ensure survival of the species.
Within the context of producing offspring, the reproductive system has four functions:

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* Produce [[egg]] and [[sperm cells]]
* Transport and sustain these cells
* Nurture the developing offspring
* Produce hormones
[[File:Sexual organs - male (no description).svg|alt=Sexual organs - male |thumb|'''Sexual organs - male''']]
== Primary and secondary reproductive organs ==

These functions are divided between the primary and secondary, or accessory, reproductive organs.

=== Primary reproductive organs ===
The primary reproductive organs, or gonads, consist of the [[ovaries]] and [[testes]]. These organs are responsible for producing the egg and sperm cells gametes), and hormones. These hormones function in the maturation of the reproductive system, the development of sexual characteristics, and regulation of the normal physiology of the reproductive system.

=== Secondary reproductive organs ===
All other organs, ducts, and glands in the reproductive system are considered secondary, or accessory, reproductive organs. These structures transport and sustain the [[gamete]]s and nurture the developing offspring.

== Also see ==
* [[Male reproductive organs]]
* [[Female reproductive organs]]
* [[Reproductive system]]

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