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
Answer is A. 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.