Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Outcome of a Reduction

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely outcome of a reduction of blood flow in the portal system connecting the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?

• A) reduced levels of oxytocin in the blood
• B) reduced levels of ADH in the blood
• C) reduced levels of growth hormone in the blood
• D) increased production of nitric oxide

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Definitions:

Andrew Wakefield

A discredited former British doctor known for his fraudulent study suggesting a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, leading to a major public health scare.

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