Ch. 1: Yin vs. Yang Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following belongs to Yang?

  1. Fire vs. water
  2. 10am vs. 10pm
  3. Mare vs. stallion
  4. Winter vs. summer
  5. East vs. West
A

Yang:

  1. Fire
  2. 10am
  3. Stallion
  4. Summer
  5. East
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2
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Which of the following belongs to Yin?

  1. Running vs. sitting
  2. Fast vs. slow
  3. Head vs. tail
  4. Interior vs. exterior
  5. Front leg vs. back leg
A

Yin:

  1. Sitting
  2. Slow
  3. Tail
  4. Interior
  5. Back leg
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3
Q

False cold occurs when:

A

Yang is too low and Yin is normal

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4
Q

False heat occurs when:

A

Yin is too low and Yang is normal

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5
Q

Excess heat occurs when:

A

Yang is too high and Yin is normal

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6
Q

Excess cold occurs when:

A

Yin is too high and Yang is normal

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7
Q

If the Yin-Yang equilibrium is destroyed by Excess Heat, what is the proper treatment principle to restore the Yin-Yang balance?

A

Clear excess heat

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8
Q

If Yin is deficient, what is the treatment principle?

A

Tonify Yin

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9
Q

An outgoing, high energy and hyperactive 2 year old Thoroughbred colt has a ____ constitution.

A

Yang

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10
Q

A quiet, reserved, withdrawn 13yo border collie has a ___ constitution.

A

Yin

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