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The reproductive system ensures the survival of the species. Other systems in the body, such as the endocrine and urinary systems, work continuously to maintain homeostasis for the survival of the individual. An individual may live a long, healthy, and happy life without producing offspring, but if the species is to continue, at least some individuals must produce offspring.
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The so-called germinal epithelium is not truly a germinal epithelium like the one found in the testis. It actually is just simple cuboidal epithelium covering the ovary. Underneath it, although not clearly shown here, is the tunica albuginea, a layer of dense connective tissue. The two together make up the capsule of the ovary. The rest of the field in this slide is the cortical stroma, or cellular matrix.