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luminitza

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Because a pituitary tumor is so difficult to reach through the cranial cavity, it is usually resected through the nasal cavity and sphenoid sinus.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

To treat pituitary dwarfism, normal growth and development can be restored by administering growth hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


CharlieArnold

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Answer to Question 2

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