HUMAN

Reproduction refers to the

EP RODUCTIVE process by which organisms

R create offspring. For humans, it is
the only body system that differs
between males and females.
SYSTEMS

Functions
of the Male
Reproductive
System
Releases testosterone, or The male
the main sex hormone in reproductive
males cell is called
Enables the development sperm
of reproductive organs
during puberty and other
male traits

Functions of
the Female
Reproductive
System
Releases estrogen, the
main sex hormone in
females
Enables the development
of female reproductive
organs
The female Supports the
reproductive cell development of fetus
is called egg cell inside the body
or ovum

REFERENCES
Harwood, Jessica, et al. “Female Reproductive System .” CK, CK-12 Foundation, 20 Nov. 2019, https://www.ck12.org/c/life-
science/female-reproductive-system/lesson/Female-Reproductive-System-MS-LS/?referrer=concept_details.
Harwood, Jessica, et al. “Male Reproductive System .” CK, CK-12 Foundation, 16 May 2021, https://www.ck12.org/c/life-science/male-
reproductive-system/lesson/Male-Reproductive-System-MS-LS/?referrer=concept_details.