Assertion: Pituitary apoplexy can cause sudden onset of severe headache and visual loss.
Reason: Pituitary apoplexy is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention.
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Assertion is false but Reason is true.
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and controls many important functions in the body. Pituitary apoplexy is a rare but serious condition that occurs when there is bleeding or impaired blood supply to the pituitary gland. The sudden onset of severe headache and visual loss is a characteristic feature of pituitary apoplexy. Since this condition can be life-threatening, immediate intervention is necessary.
Option 1 is the correct answer.