Visual Disturbances Are a Result of a Pituitary Adenoma Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

Visual disturbances are a result of a pituitary adenoma because of what?

• A)Liberation of anterior pituitary hormones into the optic chiasm
• B)Pituitary hormones clouding the lens of the eyes
• C)Pressure of the tumor on the optic chiasm
• D)Pressure of the tumor on the optic and oculomotor cranial nerves

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