Loss of pituitary function can result in deficiencies/loss of which of the following hormones' secretions? Select all that apply
A) Growth hormone
B) Luteinizing hormone
C) Follicle stimulating hormone
D) Corticotropin-releasing hormone
E) Prolactin
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Anterior pituitary hormone loss is usually gradual, especially with progressive loss of pituitary reserve due to tumors or previous pituitary radiation therapy (which may take 10 to 20 years to produce hypopituitarism). The loss of pituitary function tends to follow a classic course beginning with the loss of GH, LH, and FSH secretion followed by deficiencies in TSH, then ACTH, and finally prolactin.
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