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What is the characteristic sign of hypopituitarism?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary characteristic of functional pituitary adenomas?
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What is the sequence of loss of pituitary hormones in hypopituitarism?
What is the sequence of loss of pituitary hormones in hypopituitarism?
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