A patient is scheduled for surgery to remove a tumor of the anterior pituitary. The nurse realizes that which hormones will be affected by this surgery?
Select all that apply.
1. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
2. thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
3. gonadotropin hormones
4. prolactin
5. oxytocin
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
The anterior pituitary produces adrenocorticotropic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, the gonadotropin hormones which are follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, growth hormone, and prolactin. Oxytocin is produced in the posterior pituitary.
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