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General Medicine
Secondary hypoadrenalism occurs due to decreased stimulation of the adrenal glands by the pituitary gland, most commonly as a result of a pituitary tumor, such as a prolactinoma or nonfunctioning adenoma, which compresses the pituitary gland and i
Physiology
Ghrelin is a hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and food intake. It acts on the hypothalamus to increase hunger and is often referred to as the "hunger hormone." It also stimulates growth hormone secretion from the pituit
General Pathology
Conjunctivitis is often associated with Sjögren's syndrome, which can cause oral mucosal swelling and xerostomia.