Sheehan syndrome is a rare condition in women that results from severe blood loss during or after childbirth. Because of the blood loss, the pituitary gland receives insufficient oxygen and nutrients, which causes the death of cells and a permanent deficiency of hormones from the pituitary gland. Sheehan syndrome can be treated with lifelong hormone replacement therapy. List at least 3 endocrine functions that would likely be affected by Sheehan syndrome and explain your reasoning.

Sheehan syndrome is a rare condition in women that results from severe blood loss during or after childbirth. Because of the blood loss, the pituitary gland receives insufficient oxygen and nutrients, which causes the death of cells and a permanent deficiency of hormones from the pituitary gland. Sheehan syndrome can be treated with lifelong hormone replacement therapy. List at least 3 endocrine functions that would likely be affected by Sheehan syndrome and explain your reasoning.

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter11: Endocrine Systems

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