Deck 4

Question 1

What are the six main functions of Qi?

Answer 1

Transforming
Transporting
Holding
Raising
Protecting
Warming

Question 2

Name the three main pathologies of Qi

Answer 2

Qi deficiency
Qi stagnation
Rebellious qi

Question 3

What distinguishes Jin from Ye fluids?

Answer 3

Jin: Clear, light, flows to surface
Ye: Heavy, turbid, nourishes organs

Question 4

What are the characteristics of pathogenic Wind?

Answer 4

Yang in nature
Moving
Rapid onset
Changes location
Affects upper body

Question 5

Describe the nature of pathogenic Cold

Answer 5

• Yin in nature
  Contracting
  Causes stagnation
  Slows things down
  Creates pai

Question 6

What are the characteristics of pathogenic Dampness?

Answer 6

Yin in nature
Heavy
Turbid
Lingering
Difficult to resolve

Question 7

What are the main functions of Jing (Essence)?

Answer 7

• Governs growth and development
  Basis for reproduction
  Produces marrow
  Determines constitution

Question 8

What are the four aspects of Qi movement that can become pathological? |

Answer 8

Deficient qi
Sinking qi
Rebellious qi
Stagnant qi

Question 9

Describe the three main characteristics of Shen

Answer 9

Controls consciousness
Houses the mind
Governs sleep

Question 10

What does “storing blood” by the Liver mean?

Answer 10

• Regulates blood volume
  Controls blood distribution
  Stores blood during rest
  Releases blood during activity