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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Hypopituitarism is a condition where there is a decrease in pituitary function caused by tumors, surgery, radiation, or head injury. It can affect the secretion of hormones such as growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and prolactin. Hyperpituitarism, on the other hand, is a condition where there is an excess secretion of pituitary hormones, while Cushing's syndrome and Addison's disease are caused by dysfunction of the adrenal glands.

A Condition That Is Characterized by a Decrease in Pituitary