Reproductive SystemIntroduction |
Is the reproductive system essential for life? |
The reproductive system is essential for the survival of the species. It is not essential for an individual to live and be healthy.
The female reproductive system and surrounding structures: 1 = Rectum; 2 = Uterine tube; 3 = Ovary; 4 = Uterus; 5 = Urinary bladder; 6 = Urethra; 7 = Clitoris; 8 = Labia majora; 9 = Labia minora; 10 = Vagina; 11 = Cervix. (From Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. 27th Ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2000.)