Chessie will have surgery next week to have her pituitary gland removed. She asks you what effects this might have on her overall health. You may tell her that she may now experience ____. 

A. hyperthyroidism
B. hyperadrenalism
C. hypothyroidism
D. disturbed circadian rhythms
E. diabetes

C. hypothyroidism
The anterior pituitary is responsible for producing thyroid-stimulating hormone, among other hormones. If the pituitary gland is removed, the woman may experience hypothyroidism.