Which risk increases following damage to pituitary stalk?

💡 Explanation

Inhibited prolactin secretion occurs following pituitary stalk damage because the hypothalamic inhibition decreases; therefore prolactin production increases rather than decreases, due to the decreased dopamine input on the lactotrophs.

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