Overproduction of the anterior pituitary hormones can cause all of the following except:
1. Hyperthyroidism.
2. Hypercorticosolism.
3. Precocious puberty.
4. Diabetes.
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1. Hyperthyroidism occurs because of the
oversecretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
2. Hypercorticosolism occurs because of oversecretion in the anterior pituitary gland.
3. Precocious puberty occurs because of oversecretion in the anterior pituitary gland.
4. The cortex produces the hormones called glucocorticoids, which increase blood sugar, leading to a risk of diabetes.
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