A 10 -Year -Old with Precocious Puberty Is Found to Have

Multiple Choice

A 10 -year -old with precocious puberty is found to have a space -occupying tumor in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, leading to excessive prolactin release. Which of the following correctly describes changes in plasma levels of hormones?

A) increased PRH, decreased PIH, and decreased prolactin
B) decreased PRH, increased PIH, and increased prolactin
C) increased PRH, increased PIH, and increased prolactin
D) decreased PRH, decreased PIH, and decreased prolactin
E) decreased PRH, decreased PIH, and increased prolactin