Results from lab tests reveal abnormally high endogenous hormone levels,and you suspect a possible tumor.What regions will you ask the MRI technician to focus on?
A)hypothalamus,anterior pituitary,and adrenal cortex
B)adrenal cortex only
C)hypothalamus and posterior pituitary
D)anterior and posterior pituitary

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Abnormally high endogenous hormone levels suggest a possible tumor in the regions responsible for hormone production and secretion. The hypothalamus controls the release of pituitary hormones, therefore it should be examined to rule out any hypothalamic tumors that may be causing the increased hormone production. The anterior pituitary is responsible for the production and secretion of several hormones, including growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and adrenocorticotropic hormone. An abnormality in this region could result in the overproduction of any of these hormones and contribute to the elevated levels observed in lab tests. The adrenal cortex is another possible location for tumors causing increased hormone production, and should be examined to exclude the possibility of an adrenal tumor. Therefore, the MRI technician should focus on the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, and adrenal cortex.

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