Reproductive organ

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Reproductive Organ

A reproductive organ (pronunciation: /rɪˈprɒdʌktɪv ˈɔːɡən/) is a part of an organism's body that directly participates in the process of reproduction. Each species has its own unique reproductive system, but all are designed to produce, nourish, and transport either the egg or sperm.

Etymology

The term "reproductive organ" is derived from the Latin words 're-' meaning 'again' and 'producere' meaning 'to lead forth'. The term 'organ' comes from the Greek 'organon', meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.

Types

Reproductive organs are usually differentiated into primary and secondary organs based on their role in the process of reproduction.

Related Terms

  • Gamete - A mature haploid male or female germ cell that is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
  • Gonad - The organ that makes gametes. The gonads in males are the testes and the gonads in females are the ovaries.
  • Fertilization - The action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  • Zygote - The cell formed by the union of two gametes, especially a fertilized ovum before cleavage.

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