Which of the following events could be a result of damage to the hypothalamus portal system? Decreased secretion of oxytocin Decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Decreased secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) Decreased secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
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Step 1: Oxytocin is secreted by the hypothalamus and its secretion depends on the electrical activity of the neurons in the hypothalamus. Show more…
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