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If pituitary is surgically removed, blood level of sodium falls and that of patassium rises due to

A

atrophy of adrenal cortex

B

atrophy of adrenal medulla

C

fact that ADH from pituitary is no longer available

D

fact that TSH from pituitary is no longer available

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