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Destyney S Blalock
Assignment 2 (Final)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dermis | the deeper of the two major layers of the skin, composed of dense fibrous connective tissue interspersed with glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels |
| Albinism | recessive, inherited condition characterized by a lack of the dark brown pigment melanin in the skin, eyes, and hair. |
| Cleavage Line | pattern of dense bundles of white collagenous fibers that characterize the reticular layers of dermis |
| Adrenal gland | endocrine gland that rests on the top of each kidney, made up of cortex and medulla regions |
| Angiotensin I | sub-stance formed by conversion of angiotensinogen by renin |
| Anabolic Hormone | hormone that stimulates anabolism in the target organ |
| Atrium | one of the upper chambers of the heart; receives blood from either the systemic or pulmonary circulation |
| Artery | vessel carrying blood away from the heart |
| Inotropic | refers to any-thing that affects the strength of myocardial contractions |
| Mean Arterial Pressure | average blood pressure in the arteries used to determine perfusion pressure to the organs |