#9-Thyroid

Question 1

1. The thyroid gland is located in the:
a. Arm
b. Neck
c. Head
d. Chest

Answer 1

b. Neck

Question 2

2. Hypothyroidism most often results in:
a. Heat intolerance
b. Sluggish metabolism
c. Anxiety
d. Weight loss

Answer 2

b. Sluggish metabolism

Question 3

3. The following lab test evaluates the pituitary regulation of thyroid hormone:
a. T3
b. Rt3
c. T4
d. TSH

Answer 3

d. TSH

Question 4

4. The symptom most common to hyperthyroidism include:
a. Cold intolerance
b. Depression
c. Weight loss
d. Constipation

Answer 4

c. Weight loss

Question 5

5. Which of the following is an autoimmune thyroid condition:
a. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
b. Thyroid Nodules
c. Adrenal Fatigue
d. Hyperthyroidism

Answer 5

a. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Question 6

6. The most common gut condition associated with Hashimoto’s includes:
a. Reflux
b. IBS
c. Candida overgrowth
d. Fat malabsorption

Answer 6

c. Candida overgrowth

Question 7

7. Common nutritional deficiencies associated with the thyroid include:
a. Iron
b. B vitamins
c. Iodine
d. Magnesium

Answer 7

c. Iodine

Question 8

8. Hormone imbalances associated with thyroid dysfunction include:
a. Both estrogen dominance and elevated cortisol
b. Insulin resistance
c. Low progesterone
d. Elevated cortisol

Answer 8

a. Both estrogen dominance and elevated cortisol

Question 9

9. Which of the following are thyroid medications?
a. Nature-Throid
b. Amoxicillin
c. Metformin
d. Celexa

Answer 9

a. Nature-Throid

Question 10

10. Which of the following is not a combo t3/t4 medications?
a. Synthroid
b. Armour Thyroid
c. West Throid
d. All of the above are t3/t4 medications

Answer 10

a. Synthroid

Question 11

11. Natural treatment for hypothyroidism include:
a. None of these answers are correct
b. Numeric
c. Both bladderwrack and ginger
d. Lemon balm

Answer 11

c. Both bladderwrack and ginger

Question 12

12. Classes of environmental toxins that most impact the thyroid include:
a. Parabens
b. Phthalate
c. Organophosphates
d. All of these answers are correct

Answer 12

d. All of these answers are correct

Question 13

13. Heavy metals that can be implicated in thyroid dysfunction include:
a. Cadmium
b. Mercury
c. Arsenic
d. All of these answers are correct

Answer 13

d. All of these answers are correct

Question 14

14. Foods that can help boost thyroid function include:
a. Salmon
b. Kombucha
c. Chia seeds
d. Brazil nuts

Answer 14

d. Brazil nuts

Question 15

15. Foods to avoid with a thyroid condition include
a. Salmon
b. Kelp
c. Both rice and liver
d. Liver

Answer 15

c. Both rice and liver