#12-Hormones

Question 1

1. What are hormones?
a. Fibers around bones
b. Neurons that send signals from the brain
c. Molecules that support bone structure
d. Chemical messengers

Answer 1

d. Chemical messengers

Question 2

2. Hormones are made by the ??? in your body, which also includes the thyroid, adrenal glands, pituitary, pancreas, ovaries and testes.
a. Endocrine glands
b. Heart
c. Spinal cord
d. Skin

Answer 2

a. Endocrine glands

Question 3

3. Which one of the following is primarily for regulating reproductive function?
a. Cortisol
b. Adrenaline
c. Estrogen
d. Insulin

Answer 3

c. Estrogen

Question 4

4. Which of the following tends to increase cortisol in most people?
a. Alcohol
b. Lentils
c. Orange juice
d. Tomatoes

Answer 4

a. Alcohol

Question 5

5. The thyroid gland makes thyroid hormone using this food component
a. Iodine
b. Omega 3
c. Magnesium
d. Calcium

Answer 5

a. Iodine

Question 6

6. Which one of these foods has been shown to lower cortisol levels?
a. Caffeine
b. Omega 3 fatty acids
c. Sugar
d. Omega 6 fatty acids

Answer 6

b. Omega 3 fatty acids

Question 7

7. Which one of these foods raises cortisol levels?
a. B vitamins
b. Water intake
c. Omega-3 fatty acids
d. Sugar

Answer 7

d. Sugar

Question 8

8. Which one of these is NOT known to be a gut/hormone superfood?
a. Whole Wheat
b. Broccoli
c. Beans
d. Green bananas

Answer 8

a. Whole Wheat

Question 9

9. What is a good amount of fiber for those with estrogen imbalance?
a. 35 – 40 grams
b. 10 – 15 grams
c. 100 – 150 grams
d. 200 – 250 grams

Answer 9

a. 35 – 40 grams

Question 10

10. Chronic alcohol use has been shown to:
a. Increase testosterone
b. Increase cortisol
c. Increase thyroid hormone
d. Increase ghrelin

Answer 10

b. Increase cortisol

Question 11

11. Which one of these hormones is released by the pituitary gland?
a. LHH
b. TSH
c. TTH
d. FAH

Answer 11

b. TSH

Question 12

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Answer 12

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Question 13

13. Ghrelin does what?
a. Regulates energy
b. Regulates temperature
c. Regulates hunger
d. Regulates sleep

Answer 13

c. Regulates hunger

Question 14

14. What is dopamine?
a. A hormone that regulates gut health
b. A drug to help you sleep
c. A brain chemical that mediates pleasure and satisfaction from foods
d. A medication for improved thyroid function

Answer 14

c. A brain chemical that mediates pleasure and satisfaction from foods