Abstract
The reproductive system of the living organism is the biological system
made up of all the anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction. This system
involves the interaction of several fluids and hormones to regulate the functions of the
reproductive system. The ultimate goal of the reproductive system is to successfully
produce gametes (sperms and oocytes) to attain a combination of genetic material
between two individuals, which allows for the possibility of greater genetic fitness of
the offspring. In this chapter, we introduce the physiological process of gonadal
development, male, and female reproductive system, embryo formation, and
development to give the reader the basic concepts for application in the field of assisted
reproductive techniques.
Keywords: Oocyte, Ovary, Physiology, Reproduction, Sperm, Testis.
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