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The level of which one of the following hormones is likely to increase after hypothalamic ablation ?

A
Growth hormone
B
Prolactin
C
FSH
D
ACTH
High-Yield Explanation
Lesions of hypothalamic pituitary region that disrupts lactotrope response associated with hyperprolactinemia. radiation- induced damage cause elevated PRL levels , usually in the range of 30-100 microgram / litre ( Harrison 17 pg 2205)

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