The Most Frequent Pathology Affecting the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

The most frequent pathology affecting the hypothalamus and pituitary is:

• A)atrophy.
• B)penetrating lesion.
• C)stroke.
• D)tumor.

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Definitions:

Thromboxanes

Lipid compounds that play a role in the blood clotting process by causing platelets to clump and blood vessels to constrict.

Fibrinogen

A soluble plasma glycoprotein that is converted to fibrin by thrombin during blood clot formation.

Plasmin

Enzyme derived from plasminogen; dissolves clots by converting fibrin into soluble products.

Fibrin

A fibrous, non-globular protein produced in the blood clotting process, essential for wound healing.