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Reproductive systems
The reproductive system is a group of organs that is located in both males and females. Included in this system is the gender specific organs as well as a variety of organs that work together to reach a common goal of reproduction.
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Hermaphrodite
Anatomy; Reproductive systems
A plant or animal that has both male and female organs of reproduction. Earth-worms are hermaphrodites.
Ventricular fibrillation
Anatomy; Allergies and allergens
An erratic, disorganised firing of impulses from the ventricles. The ventricles quiver and are unable to contract or pump blood to the body. This is a medical emergency that must be treated with ...
Prostate gland
Anatomy; Reproductive systems
A gland in male mammals that produces the fluid in which male sex cells travel during reproduction.
Gonad
Anatomy; Reproductive systems
An organ in the body that produces sex cells. Ovaries and testes are gonads that produce egg and sperms respectively.
Oestrogen
Anatomy; Reproductive systems
A hormone that controls the growth and development of the reproductive system in female vertebrates.
Infertile
Anatomy; Reproductive systems
Not able to produce offspring, seeds, or fruit. An infertile species can not reproduce at all.
Lactation
Anatomy; Reproductive systems
The production of milk in a female mammal after she has given birth to her offspring.
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