A young person suffered a head injury that damaged her pituitary. As this person got older, what condition was the only thing that she and her doctors found that was unaffected by the injury?

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The pituitary gland is responsible for regulating growth, menstrual cycle, and milk production, but it also plays a role in controlling blood sugar levels through the production of the hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). Therefore, if the head injury damaged the pituitary gland, it is possible that the person's growth, menstrual cycle, and milk production would be affected. However, if their blood sugar level is unaffected, it suggests that the injury did not damage the part of the pituitary gland responsible for producing IGF-1.

A Young Person Suffered a Head Injury That Damaged Her