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    A Condition That Is Characterized by a Decrease in Pituitary
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A Condition That Is Characterized by a Decrease in Pituitary

Question 19

Question 19

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A condition that is characterized by a decrease in pituitary function caused by tumors, surgery, radiation, or head injury is called ________.


A) Hyperpituitarism
B) Cushing's syndrome
C) Hypopituitarism
D) Addison's disease

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