Lesson 12 Evaluation – The Glandular System

Directions: Select the best answer for each of the following questions and then click on the submit button.

  1. The pineal, pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands are examples of what type of glands?
     exocrine glands
     endocrine glands
     lacrimal glands
  2. A chemical messenger secreted by an endocrine gland into the bloodstream is referred to as a(n):
     adaptogen
     antioxidant
     hormone
  3. The secretion of chemical messengers by the endocrine glands is regulated by:
     negative feedback
     the brain
     seasonal changes
  4. The pineal gland helps put us to sleep by secreting
     insulin
     thyroxin
     adrenaline
     melatonin
     TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
  5. The pituitary gland controls the thyroid with
     insulin
     thyroxin
     adrenaline
     melatonin
     TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
  6. The thyroid gland controls metabolism by secreting
     insulin
     thyroxin
     adrenaline
     melatonin
     TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
  7. The adrenal glands help prepare us for stressful situations by secreting
     insulin
     thyroxin
     adrenaline
     melatonin
     TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
  8. The pancreas regulates blood sugar by secreting glucagon and
     insulin
     thyroxin
     adrenaline
     melatonin
     TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
  9. Particularly important for the thyroid gland is the trace mineral found in kelp known as
     iron
     iodine
     vanadium
     manganese
     magnesium
  10. Which of the following herbs is best known as an adaptogen?
     dong quai
     saw palmetto
     red raspberry
     Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng)
  11. Which of the following herbs has traditionally been used by pregnant women to facilitate delivery, prevent miscarriage, and alleviate morning sickness?
     dong quai
     saw palmetto
     red raspberry
     Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng)
  12. Which of the following herbs has traditionally been used by men for prostate problems?
     dong quai
     saw palmetto
     red raspberry
     Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng)
  13. Which of the following herbs has traditionally been used by women as a “natural estrogen” and hormone balancer?
     dong quai
     saw palmetto
     red raspberry
     Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng)
  14. Which of the following herbs has traditionally been used by both men and women for infertility?
     stinging nettle
     damiana
     alfalfa
     dandelion root
  15. Which of the following minerals is helpful in eliminating cravings and is the most important for helping the pancreas control blood sugar levels?
     iodine
     chromium
     calcium
     magnesium
  16. Which of the following herbs is best known for its benefits for the adrenal glands?
     dong quai
     yohimbe
     damiana
     licorice root
  17. What is the NSP key product for the glandular system?
     Master Gland
     TS II with Hops
     Men’s Formula
     X-A