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On surgical removal of pituitary gland t...

On surgical removal of pituitary gland there is fall in levels of glucocorticoids and sexcorticoids. This is due to

A

Oxytocin is no longer available from pituitary

B

Atrophy of adrenal medulla

C

Atrophy of adrenal cortex

D

LTH from pituitary is no longer available

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