2 16.2 Functions of the Reproductive System
Functions of the Reproductive System
The major functions of the reproductive system are regulating sexual development and producing offspring to ensure survival of the species. These functions include producing hormones, creating and transporting reproductive cells (sperm and eggs), and, in females, nurturing a developing fetus during pregnancy.[1]
The structures and specific functions of the male and female reproductive systems are described in more detail in the following sections.
- National Cancer Institute SEER Training Modules. (n.d.). Introduction to the reproductive system. National Institutes of Health. https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/reproductive/ ↵
