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Where is the pituitary gland located?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
What structures are contiguous to the pituitary gland?
What structures are contiguous to the pituitary gland?
What synthesizes releasing and inhibiting hormones for the pituitary gland?
What synthesizes releasing and inhibiting hormones for the pituitary gland?
What is the blood supply of the pituitary gland derived from?
What is the blood supply of the pituitary gland derived from?
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Which of the following disorders is related to the posterior pituitary?
Which of the following disorders is related to the posterior pituitary?
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What is the main focus of calcium hemostasis disorders?
What is the main focus of calcium hemostasis disorders?
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Which hormone is known as the 'Master gland'?
Which hormone is known as the 'Master gland'?
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What is the main cause of hypopituitarism?
What is the main cause of hypopituitarism?
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Which condition is characterized by postpartum pituitary necrosis with failure of lactation as an early sign?
Which condition is characterized by postpartum pituitary necrosis with failure of lactation as an early sign?
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What test is considered the gold standard for assessing growth hormone (GH) and adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) reserve?
What test is considered the gold standard for assessing growth hormone (GH) and adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) reserve?
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What is the main presentation of lymphocytic hypophysitis?
What is the main presentation of lymphocytic hypophysitis?
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What does the failure of a particular hormone level to rise after stimulation tests confirm?
What does the failure of a particular hormone level to rise after stimulation tests confirm?
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Which hormone may be high with sellar masses?
Which hormone may be high with sellar masses?
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What does insulin tolerance test induce to assess GH and ACTH reserve?
What does insulin tolerance test induce to assess GH and ACTH reserve?
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What are the characteristic symptoms of pituitary apoplexy?
What are the characteristic symptoms of pituitary apoplexy?
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What is the main treatment for pituitary apoplexy to preserve vision?
What is the main treatment for pituitary apoplexy to preserve vision?
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What is the blood supply of the pituitary gland derived from?
What is the blood supply of the pituitary gland derived from?
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Which of the following is NOT contiguous to the pituitary gland?
Which of the following is NOT contiguous to the pituitary gland?
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Where is the pituitary gland centrally located?
Where is the pituitary gland centrally located?
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What structures does the pituitary gland lie contiguous to?
What structures does the pituitary gland lie contiguous to?
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Where do the hypothalamic neural cells synthesize specific hormones for the pituitary gland?
Where do the hypothalamic neural cells synthesize specific hormones for the pituitary gland?
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Which arteries provide the blood supply to the pituitary gland?
Which arteries provide the blood supply to the pituitary gland?
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Which hormone deficiency syndrome is caused by the deficiency of one or more anterior pituitary hormones?
Which hormone deficiency syndrome is caused by the deficiency of one or more anterior pituitary hormones?
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What is the gold standard test to assess growth hormone (GH) and adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) reserve when stimulated by hypoglycemia?
What is the gold standard test to assess growth hormone (GH) and adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) reserve when stimulated by hypoglycemia?
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What is the main cause of hypopituitarism?
What is the main cause of hypopituitarism?
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What represents an acute emergency similar to intracerebral hemorrhage with hypotension and ocular palsies?
What represents an acute emergency similar to intracerebral hemorrhage with hypotension and ocular palsies?
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Which test is carried out to confirm hormonal deficiency by assessing the failure of a particular hormone level to rise after stimulation?
Which test is carried out to confirm hormonal deficiency by assessing the failure of a particular hormone level to rise after stimulation?
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What condition is a rare inflammatory condition that occurs peripartum and with checkpoint inhibitors therapy in some cancers, mainly affecting thyrotrophes and corticotrophes?
What condition is a rare inflammatory condition that occurs peripartum and with checkpoint inhibitors therapy in some cancers, mainly affecting thyrotrophes and corticotrophes?
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'Master gland' secrets six major trophic hormones including Prolactin, Growth hormone, Adrenocorticotropin hormone, Luteinizing hormone, Follicle-stimulating hormone, and Thyroid-stimulating hormone. Which gland is being referred to here?
'Master gland' secrets six major trophic hormones including Prolactin, Growth hormone, Adrenocorticotropin hormone, Luteinizing hormone, Follicle-stimulating hormone, and Thyroid-stimulating hormone. Which gland is being referred to here?
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What is the main treatment for pituitary apoplexy to preserve vision?
What is the main treatment for pituitary apoplexy to preserve vision?
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'GH deficiency in children cause short stature' - What does 'GH' stand for in this context?
'GH deficiency in children cause short stature' - What does 'GH' stand for in this context?
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