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TCM QUIZ 9, 11/7/12
TCM QUIZ 9, 11/7/12
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11/07/2012

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Term
what is the chinese word for identification of patterns?
Definition
bian zheng
Term
when yang is deficient there is ( ), when yin is deficient there is ( ).
Definition
external cold
internal heat
Term
when yang is in excess there is ( ), when yin is in excess there is ( )
Definition
external heat
internal cold
Term
Review: what are the 6 pathogenic factors?
Definition
yin-cold, damp, phlegm
yang-heat, wind, dryness
Term
Note:yang is typically related to external issues and related to ( ). Yin is typically related to internal issues and prone to ( ).
Definition
excesses
deficiencies
Term
Name the 2 structures that are typically related to exterior conditions.
Definition
skin and muscles
channels
Term
Review-qi enters and exits through the channels. name the channels.
Definition
greater yang/yin-most superficial-opens onto the exterior.
lesser yang/terminal yin-hinge layer-opens between the two (hinge)
bright yang/lesser yin-deepest-opens onto the interior. picture the shoulder/arm example.
Term
skin and muscles are typically related to what types of disease?
Definition
colds and flu
Term
channels are typically related to what type of disease?
Definition
arthritis
Term
* name the 7 characteristics of a pulse
Definition
speed, depth/location, size, tension, shape, solidity, force
Term
name the 3 pulse levels
Definition
qi level-most superficial
blood level-mid level
organ level-deepest
Term
what characterizes a floating pulse?
Definition
only has a pulse at the surface, not below
Term
what characterizes a deep pulse (opposite of floating pulse)
Definition
pulse is felt at the organ level/deepest level, not above
Term
in obstruction from cold the pain is ( ) and relieved by application of ( )
Definition
severe
heat
Term
in obstruction from wind, the pain ( )
Definition
moves from joint to joint
Term
in obstruction from dampness, there will be ( )
Definition
swelling of the joints
Term
in obstruction from heat the pain is ( ) and ( )
Definition
severe
joints are swollen and hot
Term
what is the most important symptom that marks the change from an exterior to an interior stage?
Definition
the disappearance of aversion to cold and the onset of aversion to heat. (aversion to cold changes to aversion to heat).
Term
disharmony is defined as interior when
( )
Definition
the internal organs are affected
Term
name the 8 patterns
Definition
exterior/interior
hot/cold
full/empty
yin/yang
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