If the Pituitary Gland Is Removed from a Human Subject,which

question 35

Multiple Choice

If the pituitary gland is removed from a human subject,which of the following is likely to occur?

• A)The adrenal gland will hypertrophy to increase cortisol production.
• B)The adrenal gland will atrophy and plasma cortisol levels will be reduced.
• C)The hypothalamus will secrete less CRH.
• D)The subject will remain euthyroid.
• E)There will be increased negative feedback on growth hormone by insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). 

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Cyclohexanecarbaldehyde

An organic compound consisting of a cyclohexane ring attached to a formyl group (aldehyde), C6H11CHO.