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Medterms
Term | Definition |
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Adrenal cortex | Promotes development of male characteristics; regulates carbohydrate metabolism, anti-inflammatory effect; helps body cope during stress; regulates electrolyte and water balance |
Pituitary (hypophysis) | Master gland has regulatory effects on other endocrine glands |
Pineal | Helps regulate release of gonadotropin and controls body pigmentation |
Anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) | Influences growth and sexual development, thyroid function, adrenocortical function; regulates skin pigmentation |
Posterior lobe neurohypophysis | Stimulates reabsorption of water and elevates blood pressure; stimulates the uterus to contract during labor, delivery, & parturition; stimulates release of milk during suckling |
Dermis | Composed of connective tissue, contains lymphatics, nerves & nerve endings, blood vessels, sebaceous & sweat glands, elastic fibers, & hair follicles |
Decubitus ulcer | Bedsore or pressure ulcer due to breakdown of skin & tissue |
Squamous cell carcinoma | Malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial tissue |
Epithelial tissue | Sheet-like arrangement of cells that form the outer surfaces of the body |