the blue circle represents the approximate position of the pituitary gland. when cancerous growth causes the pituitary to increase in size, which cranial nerves might be expected to be affected?



Answer :

During its increase in size during cancerous growth, the pituitary can affect the optic and oculomotor cranial nerves.

Pituitary gland is a small pea-sized gland located at the base of the hypothalamus. The chamber where the gland is present is called the sella turcica. The gland releases several hormones namely the growth hormone, LH, FSH, oxytocin, vasopressin, etc.

Cranial nerves are the group of nerves that are present on various regions of the head like skull, face, neck, etc. These are 12 in pair. Their function is to mediate the transmission of information between the brain and the sensory organs.

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