EBK BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
EBK BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
9th Edition
ISBN: 8220100477805
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 31, Problem 2CT
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To determine:

The lobe of the pituitary gland in which the tumor can originate along with the affected hormone.

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The pituitary gland sometimes called the master gland. It plays a critical role in regulating growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction. It produces various hormones such as prolactin, growth hormone, adrenocorticotropin, and many more.

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