You're treating a patient who is abnormally short and find normal blood levels of growth hormone. Based on this evidence, what can you determine about the patient?
A) The patient has a tumor in the pituitary gland. B) The patient lacks a functional pituitary gland. C) The patient lacks receptors for growth hormone. D) The patient lacks a functional circulatory system.
A patient is exhibiting symptoms that include lethargy, weight gain, and abnormal blood levels of calcium. Where does the patient potentially have a tumor?
A) pancreas B) thyroid gland C) thymus D) hypothalamus