IDP - Kidney & Bladder

Question 1

Kidney Functions (10)

Answer 1

1. Store Essence, Govern Birth, Growth & Reproduction
2. Produce Marrow (Fill Brain & Control Bones)
3. Govern Water
4. Grasp Qi to Lower Burner
5. Open to the Ears
6. Manifest in Hair
7. Control Saliva (Spittle)
8. Control Lower Two Orifices
9. House Will Power
10. Control Gate of Live (Ming Men)

Question 2

KD Yang Deficiency

Unique Manifestations

Answer 2

Backache
Feeling of Cold
Abundant Clear Urination
T: Pale
P: Deep

Question 3

KD Qi Not Firm

Unique Manifestations

Answer 3

Soreness & Weakness of the Lower Back
Dribbling after Urination
Nocturnal Emissions w/o Dreams
Chronic Vaginal Discharge

Question 4

Kidneys Failing to Receive Qi

Unique Manifestations

Answer 4

Shortness of Breath on Exertion
Difficulty in Inhaling - Aggravated by Movement
Clear Urination
Soreness of the Back

Question 5

KD Yin Deficiency

Unique Manifestations

Answer 5

Night Sweating
Dry Mouth & Throat at Night
T: Red, little or no coating

Question 6

KD Yin Deficiency, Empty Fire Blazing

Answer 6

Malar Flush
Mental Restlessness
Feeling of Heat in the Afternoon
Dry Throat, especially at Night
T: Red, Peeled

Question 7

KD Essence Deficiency

Unique Manifestations

Answer 7

Poor Bone Development
Weakness of Knees
Falling Hair
Weakness of Sexual Activity

Question 8

Although KD Yin Def implies (to a lesser degree) a Def of KD Yang, the Deficiency will ALWAYS be Primarily either Yin or Yang - T/F?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

One of the Most Important factors in the health of a baby when born is…

Answer 9

Parents’ Age

Question 10

Damp-Heat in Bladder

Unique Manifestations

Answer 10

Burning on urination
Dark urine
T: Red with sticky-yellow coat

Question 11

Damp-Cold in Bladder

Unique Manifestations

Answer 11

Difficult Urination
Feeling of Heaviness
Pale and Turbid Urine

Question 12

Main Bladder Fx is that of…

Answer 12

Qi Transformation - transforming and excreting fluids by the power of Qi