The Glandular System
Lesson 12 - Self-Evaluation

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
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