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Chapter 50, Problem 8TYU
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Introduction: The reproductive system (or genital system) is involved in sexual reproduction. The male and female reproductive systems function to propagate the species. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are communicable diseases transmitted by sexual or genital contact. It is caused by bacteria, virus, or
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Biology (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 50.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 50.1 - Distinguish among budding, fragmentation, and...Ch. 50.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 50.2 - Relate the structure of each organ of the human...Ch. 50.2 - Trace the passage of sperm cells through the human...Ch. 50.2 - Prob. 4LOCh. 50.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 50.2 - Prob. 2CCh. 50.2 - Prob. 3CCh. 50.2 - Prob. 4C
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