Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 16 - Section 16.2 - Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland - Check Your Progress - Page 341: 4

Answer

Symptoms of a tumor in the anterior pituitary can be related to growth, sexual, and physical changes such as nausea/vomiting, weakness, sexual dysfunction, irregular menstruation, weight loss or gain, acne, bone weakening, high blood sugar, heart problems, increased body hair, erectile dysfunction, breast growth, and others.

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Symptoms of a tumor in the anterior pituitary can be related to growth, sexual, and physical changes such as nausea/vomiting, weakness, sexual dysfunction, irregular menstruation, weight loss or gain, acne, bone weakening, high blood sugar, heart problems, increased body hair, erectile dysfunction, breast growth, and others.
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