Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781259254963
Author: Jennifer Regan (author), Andrew Russo (author), Rod Seeley (author) Cinnamon Vanputte (author)
Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
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Chapter 18, Problem 3CT
A patient complains of headaches and visual disturbances. A casualglance reseals enlarged finger bones, a heavy deposition of bone over the eyes. and a prominent jaw. doctor determines that the headaches and visual disturbances result from increased pressure within the skull and that the presence of a pituitary tumor is affecting hormone secretion. Name the hormone causing the problem, and explain why increased pressure exists within the skull.
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