Pituitary and Growth Disorders Pathophysiology Quiz
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What is the characteristic sign of hypopituitarism?

  • High mood and increased motivation
  • Reduced axillary or pubic hair in females (correct)
  • Increased GH secretion
  • Increased appetite and weight gain

    • What is the primary cause of hypopituitarism?

  • Functional adenomas
  • Metastatic pituitary lesions
  • Excessive secretion of pituitary hormones
  • Congenital abnormalities (correct)

    • What is the treatment for hypopituitarism?

  • Administration of pituitary-inhibiting drugs
  • Surgical removal of pituitary tumors
  • Radiation therapy for pituitary tumors
  • Replacement of GH and other hormones (correct)

    • What is the primary characteristic of functional pituitary adenomas?

    <p>They account for most of the functional anterior pituitary tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of loss of pituitary hormones in hypopituitarism?

    <p>GH, FSH, LH, TSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

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