Visual disturbances are a result of a pituitary adenoma because of the:
A) Liberation of anterior pituitary hormones into the optic chiasm
B) Pituitary hormones clouding the lens of the eyes
C) Pressure of the tumor on the optic chiasm
D) Pressure of the tumor on the optic and oculomotor cranial nerves

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Of the available options,pressure on the optic chiasm is the only cause for visual disturbances resulting from a pituitary adenoma.

Visual Disturbances Are a Result of a Pituitary Adenoma Because