Fundamental Theory Flashcards

1
Q

The dawn until noon is:

a. Yang within yin
b. Yin within yang
c. Yin within yin
d. Yang within yang
e. Descending

A

D

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2
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Without heat there will be no cold is an example of

a. Yin and yang are divisible
b. Yin and yang are interdependent
c. Mutual convertability of yin and yang
d. A, B, C
e. None of the above

A

B

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3
Q

Water is the grandmother of fire is an example of

a. Generating
b. Controlling
c. Overacting
d. Insulting
e. None of the above

A

B

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4
Q

This is the basis of development. It stores surplus potential of the body.

a. Blood
b. Qi
c. Essence
d. A and B
e. B and C

A

C

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5
Q

The liver is weak. Using four-needle technique which is correct?

a. SI 8, S 36, SI2, B 66
b. L 9, Sp 3, LI 10, H 8
c. K 10, Liv 8, Liv 4, L 8
d. H 7, Sp 3, H 3, K 10

A

C

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6
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In an extreme stage, yin will transform into yang best describes

a. Yin and yang are divisible
b. Yin and yang are interdependent
c. Yin and yang counterbalance each other.
d. Mutual convertability of yin and yang
e. None of the above

A

E

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7
Q

According to five-element theory, the mouth is associated with which organ?

a. Heart
b. Liver
c. Lung
d. Kidney
e. Spleen

A

E

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8
Q

Which of the five sounds is associated with the spleen?

a. Jiao
b. Zheng
c. Gong
d. Shang
e. Yu

A

C

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9
Q

A wiry pulse is considered

a. Yin
b. Yang
c. Yin within Yang
d. Yang within Yin

A

B

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10
Q

According to five-element theory, the taste for the heart is

a. Sour
b. Bitter
c. Sweet
d. Salty
e. Pungent

A

B

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11
Q

Disharmonies of this substance might involve improper maturation, sexual dysfunction, inability to reproduce, and premature aging.

a. Blood
b. Essence
c. Yin
d. Yang
e. Qi

A

B

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12
Q

Which of the following is a yang condition?

a. Deficient Qi
b. Prolapse of Qi
c. Deficiency of Blood
d. Stagnation of Qi
e. Collapse of yang

A

D

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13
Q

Which form of Qi moves within the chest and abdominal cavities and travels between the skin and muscle. It is considered the most yang manifestation of Qi in the body.

a. Wei Qi
b. Zhong Qi
c. Jing Luo Qi
d. Ying Qi
e. Yuan Qi

A

A

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14
Q

Which of the following is perceived functionally by what it does?

a. Blood
b. Essence
c. Qi
d. Shen

A

C

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15
Q

All the Qi in the body is referred to in general terms as:

a. Yuan Qi
b. Gu Qi
c. Zhong Qi
d. Zhen Qi

A

D

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16
Q

A disease that is chronic, lingering with slowly developing symptoms is considered to be:

a. Yin
b. Yang

A

A

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17
Q

What we in the West call congenital defects are often considered irregularities of which of the following substances?

a. Blood
b. Essence
c. Yin
d. Yang
e. Qi

A

B

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18
Q

A slippery pulse is considered

a. Yin
b. Yang
c. Yin within Yang
d. Yang within Yin

A

D

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19
Q

According to five-element theory, the taste for the lung is

a. Sour
b. Bitter
c. Sweet
d. Salty
e. Pungent

A

E

20
Q

According to five-element theory, the color green is associated with which organ?

a. Heart
b. Liver
c. Lung
d. Kidney
e. Spleen

A

B

21
Q

This substance sustains the body, nourishes, moistens, and is yin in nature.

a. Blood
b. Qi
c. Essence
d. A and B
e. B and C

A

A

22
Q

When this substance loses its harmony, the individual’s eyes may lack luster and his or her thinking may be muddled.

a. Blood
b. Qi
c. Phlegm
d. Shen
e. Fluids

A

D

23
Q

A thready pulse is considered

a. Yin
b. Yang
c. Yin within Yang
d. Yang within Yin

A

A

24
Q

The heart, liver, and spleen have a close relationship with which of the following?

a. Qi
b. Blood
c. Essence
d. Shen
e. Marrow

A

B

25
Q

The part of the human body pertaining to yang is

a. The medial aspects of the four limbs.
b. The lower limbs
c. The back
d. The abdomen
e. The chest

A

C

26
Q

The lower half of the body, Zang organs, and front aspects are all:

a. Yin
b. Yang
c. Yang within Yin
d. None of the above

A

A

27
Q

Midnight until 6am is:

a. Yang within Yin
b. Yin within Yang
c. Yin within Yin
d. Yang within Yang
e. Descending

A

A

28
Q

Which of the following is known as the prenatal Qi and is transmitted to us through our parents?

a. Yuan Qi
b. Gu Zi
c. Qing Qi
d. Zhong Zi

A

A

29
Q

Which of the following is most intimately associated with blood. It manifests itself in the blood and helps transform nutrients into blood?

a. Wei Qi
b. Zhong Qi
c. Jing Luo Qi
d. Ying Qi
e. Yuan Qi

A

D

30
Q

Which condition is often characterized by sharp, stabbing pains accompanied by tumors and cysts?

a. Jing deficiency
b. Blood stagnation
c. Prolapse of Qi
d. Yin Excess
e. Yang collapse

A

B

31
Q

A rapid pulse is considered

a. Yin
b. Yang
c. Yin within Yang
d. Yang within Yin

A

B

32
Q

According to five element theory, skin and body hair are associated with which organ?

a. Heart
b. Liver
c. Lung
d. Kidney
e. Spleen

A

C

33
Q

Disease can best be described as

a. Human’s relationship with yin and yang
b. Loss of balance between yin and yang
c. Functional activities consuming nutritive substances
d. Excess or deficiency of yin or yang
e. B and D

A

E

34
Q

Without this cycle in five element theory, there can be no growth or development.

a. Generating
b. Controlling
c. Overacting
d. Insulting

A

A

35
Q

In this cycle, earth is weak, and wood attacks earth.

a. Generating
b. Controlling
c. Overacting
d. Insulting
e. None of the above

A

C

36
Q

Together with original Qi, this substance determines an individual’s basic makeup and constitution.

a. Jing
b. Shen
c. Blood
d. Marrow
e. Yang

A

A

37
Q

Which of the following is known as Air Qi?

a. Yuan Qi
b. Gu Qi
c. Qing Qi
d. Zheng Zi

A

C

38
Q

This Qi gathers in the chest and its function is to aid and regulate the rhythmic movement of respiration and heartbeat.

a. Wei Qi
b. Zong Qi
c. Jing Luo Qi
d. Ying Qi
e. Yuan Qi

A

B

39
Q

Collapse of Qi causes which of the following problems?

a. High fever and thirst
b. Depression
c. Prolapse of organs
d. Numbness and paralysis
e. Headache with distended sensation

A

C

40
Q

According to five-element theory, which emotion is associated with the small intestine?

a. Anger
b. Joy
c. Meditative
d. Grief and melancholy
e. Fright and fear

A

B

41
Q

Sour taste in five elements is associated with which organ?

a. Heart
b. Liver
c. Lung
d. Kidney
e. Spleen

A

B

42
Q

According to the basic theory of yin and yang, weakness of yang leading to insufficiency of yin is due to

a. The opposition of yin and yang
b. The interdependence of yin and yang
c. The inter-consuming supporting relationship of yin and yang
d. The intertransforming relationship of yin and yang
e. The infinite divisibility of yin and yang

A

C

43
Q

Which one of the following properties belongs to yin?

a. Inhibition
b. Brightness
c. Upward direction
d. Outward direction
e. Warming

A

A

44
Q

This substance is the source of organic change and is the substance that underlies all organic life:

a. Qi
b. Blood
c. Shen
d. Essence
e. Marrow

A

D

45
Q

In this cycle, fire is weak and metal attacks fire. This cycle is?

a. Generating
b. Controlling
c. Overacting
d. Insulting
e. None of these

A

D

46
Q

Which of the following pathological factors belongs to yin?

a. Wind
b. Heat
c. Damp
d. Summer Heat
e. None of the above

A

C

47
Q

Which one of the following belongs to yang within yang?

a. The morning
b. The afternoon
c. The first half of the night
d. The second half of the night
e. None of the above

A

A