A patient meets with an accident with resultant transaction of the pituitary stalk; what will NOT occur:
Correct Answer: Diabetes mellitus
Description: Answer is A (Diabetes Mellitus): Insulin is a pancreatic hormone, not under the control of pituitary. Transection of the pituitary stalk would therefore in no way affect glucose levels or lead to diabetes mellitus.
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