Question

Hypophysectomy leads to

• A. Heart attack
• B. Increased digestion
• C. Death
• D. Regression of reproductive function

Answer 1

The correct option is D Regression of reproductive function

Hypophysectomy is the term which refers to surgical removal of the pituitary gland. The gland is located at the base of the brain, just below the hypothalamus. The anterior pituitary is responsible for the secretion and release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and leutinizing hormone (LH). These two hormones are called as gonadotropins because they are responsible for the growth and development of gonads, testes in males and ovaries in females. The stimulation of FSH causes the follicle to mature and LH causes ovulation in females. In males, The FSH is responsible for the production and development of sperms.

When the pituitary gland is removed, there is regression of reproductive function. The reproductive characters are not well developed in the absence of pituitary gland.

So, the correct answer is option D.