| Term | Definition |
| 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 |
