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A Patient Is Diagnosed with Hypopituitarism

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A patient is diagnosed with hypopituitarism.Which additional body structure will most like be examined to determine the root cause of this disorder?


Definitions:

Flocculonodular Lobe

The flocculonodular lobe is a region of the cerebellum involved in balance and eye movements.

Cerebellar Peduncles

Nerve fiber bundles that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem, facilitating communication.

Arbor Vitae

The treelike structure of white matter in the cerebellum that serves to connect cerebellar cortex and nuclei with the cerebellar peduncles.

Lateral Hemisphere

Refers to either the left or right half of the cerebrum in the brain, responsible for controlling different functions and processes.

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