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A patient meets with an accident with resultant transaction of the pituitary stalk; what will NOT occur:

A
Diabetes mellitus
B
Diabetes insipidus
C
Hyperprolactinemia
D
Hypothyroidism
High-Yield Explanation
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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