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Anatomy Lesson 1.6
The Reproductive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sperm | the male cells that are used for reproduction |
| testes | the main organs of the male reproductive system |
| penis | the organ that delivers semen to the female reproductive system |
| egg | the female sex cell |
| ovary | the reproductive organ that produces eggs |
| uterus | the organ in which a fertilized egg develops into a baby |
| embryo | once cell division begins the genetic material combine and a unique individual begins to develop |
| placenta | a network of blood vessels that provides the embryo with oxygen and nutrients |