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The Glandular System
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Directions: Select the best answer for each of the following questions and then click on the submit button.
- The pineal, pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands are examples of what type of glands?
exocrine glands
endocrine glands
lacrimal glands
- A chemical messenger secreted by an endocrine gland into the bloodstream is referred to as a(n):
adaptogen
antioxidant
hormone
- The secretion of chemical messengers by the endocrine glands is regulated by:
negative feedback
the brain
seasonal changes
- The pineal gland helps put us to sleep by secreting
insulin
thyroxin
adrenaline
melatonin
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
- The pituitary gland controls the thyroid with
insulin
thyroxin
adrenaline
melatonin
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
- The thyroid gland controls metabolism by secreting
insulin
thyroxin
adrenaline
melatonin
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
- The adrenal glands help prepare us for stressful situations by secreting
insulin
thyroxin
adrenaline
melatonin
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
- The pancreas regulates blood sugar by secreting glucagon and
insulin
thyroxin
adrenaline
melatonin
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
- Particularly important for the thyroid gland is the trace mineral found in kelp known as
iron
iodine
vanadium
manganese
magnesium
- Which of the following herbs is best known as an adaptogen?
dong quai
saw palmetto
red raspberry
Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng)
- 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)
- Which of the following herbs has traditionally been used by men for prostate problems?
dong quai
saw palmetto
red raspberry
Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng)
- 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)
- Which of the following herbs has traditionally been used by both men and women for infertility?
stinging nettle
damiana
alfalfa
dandelion root
- 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
- Which of the following herbs is best known for its benefits for the adrenal glands?
dong quai
yohimbe
damiana
licorice root
- What is the NSP key product for the glandular system?
Master Gland
TS II with Hops
Men's Formula
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