REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM FACTS
FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 1. The reproductive system is responsible for producing offspring. 2. Reproduction is necessary for the continuation of a species. 3. There are two types of reproduction: sexual and asexual. 4. Sexual reproduction involves the union of sperm and egg. 5. Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. 6. In humans, the reproductive system consists of the male and female reproductive systems. 7. The male reproductive system includes the testes, penis, and accessory glands. 8. The female reproductive system includes the ovaries, uterus, and vagina. 9. The testes are responsible for producing sperm. 10. The penis is the male reproductive organ used for intercourse. 11. The accessory glands, including the prostate gland and seminal vesicles, produce fluids that mix with sperm to form se