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A student of the class, while playing cricket, was hit hard on the head by the ball, causing damage to his anterior pituitary gland, but he survived. In such a situation, which of the following could happen to him?
Options:
Answer:
Solution:
The anterior pituitary gland secretes several essential hormones, including Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), and Luteinizing Hormone (LH).
Damage to the anterior pituitary gland results in the decreased secretion of these hormones.
A deficiency of Growth Hormone (GH) in a child (like a class student) leads to stunted physical growth, a condition known as pituitary dwarfism.
The other options are incorrect because damage to the anterior pituitary would decrease ACTH (leading to reduced adrenal gland growth), decrease FSH and LH (impairing spermatogenesis), and decrease TSH secretion.
Answer: The physical growth of the body is hampered.
