A/An ____________________ Is a Benign Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

question 71

Short Answer

A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that can cause excess hormone secretion.​

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Definitions:

Amputated Structure

A body part that has been surgically or traumatically removed.

Somatosensory Cortex

The somatosensory cortex is a region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Frontal Lobe

The region of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and voluntary movements.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information and involved in speech and memory functions.