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The '''reproductive system''' of an organism, also known as the '''genital system''', is the biological system made up of all the anatomical [[sex organs|organs]] involved in [[sexual reproduction]]. Many non-living substances such as fluids, [[hormone]]s, and [[pheromone]]s are also important accessories to the reproductive system.<ref>[http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit12_1_repdt_intro.html Introduction to the Reproductive System], Epidemiology and End Results (Seer) Program. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024151454/http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit12_1_repdt_intro.html |date=October 24, 2007 }}</ref> Unlike most [[organ system]]s, the [[sex]]es of [[sexual differentiation|differentiated]] [[species]] often have significant differences such as some being bigger than others. These differences allow for a combination of genetic material between two individuals, which allows for the possibility of greater [[genes|genetic]] [[Fitness (biology)|fitness]] of the [[offspring]].<ref name=Adam>[http://www.besthealth.com/besthealth/bodyguide/reftext/html/repr_sys_fin.html Reproductive System 2001] Body Guide powered by Adam</ref>

==Animals==