Philosophy Flashcards
What is the main logic underlying Chinese medical theory?
That no single part can be understood except in its relation to the whole.
What is the first goal of the Chinese clinician?
To organize signs and symptoms into an emblematic image
What is the original meaning of yang?
The sunny side of a slope
Which is a characteristic of yin?
Downwardness
Which of the following is true about Qi?
Select one:
a. Difficult to translate the original concept into English
b. Vital Energy
c. Fundamental quality of being and becoming
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Yuan Qi “Original Qi” has what source?
Transferred from the parents to child at conception
Where does blood originate?
Through the transformation of food
Which of these is considered a yin organ?
a. Heart
b. Large Intestine
c. Gall Bladder
d. Stomach
Heart
Which is the correct coupled yin and yang organs?
a. Heart & Small Intestine
b. Liver & Small Intestine
c. Spleen & Lungs
d. Kidneys & Stomach
Heart and Small Intestines
The Four Diagnoses of Chinese Herbal Medicine does not include Select one: a. observation. b. phlebotomy. c. palpation. d. listening.
b. phlebotomy.
yin organs
liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys. The pericardium is sometimes considered a sixth yin organ. The function of the yin organs is to produce, transform, regulate and store fundamental substances such as qi, blood, and body fluids. In general, yin organs do not have empty cavities.
Yang organs
The six yang organs are made up of the gall bladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder and triple burner. The triple burner does not have a physical structure and is considered a functional unit. The yang organs are mainly responsible for digesting food and transmitting nutrients to the body.
paired organs
Wood - Liver/Gallbladder Fire - Heart/Small intestine Earth - Spleen/Stomach Metal - Lungs/Large intestine Water - Kidney/bladder
