In the 1950s Cutting the Infundibulum, a Thin String of Tissue

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s cutting the infundibulum, a thin string of tissue connecting the brain to the pituitary gland, lead to the discovery of the relationship between the pituitary and the brain. What were the symptoms observed after the procedure?

• A) blindness
• B) water retention and edema
• C) lack of ovulation
• D) excessive growth (gigantism)

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