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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 female ovaries are identical to the male testes. Female gametes (oocytes) and the hormones estrogen and progesterone are produced in the ovaries. One on either side of the uterus, near to the lateral wall of the pelvic, are the ovaries. The broad ligament of the uterus supports each ovary, which is almond-shaped.