Quiz 2 Flashcards
What are the 3 treasures?
Ki, Jing, and Shen
Which treasure is the source of organic change?
Jing
Which treasure is the energy behind the power to think, rationalize, discriminate, and emotions?
Shen
What are the 5 fundamental substances?
Ki, Jing, Shen, Blood, and Body Fluids
What are the 5 types of Ki?
Organ, Meridian, Nutritive, Protective, and Ancesteral
Which type of ki is related to sweat glands, hair, and skin?
Protective ki
Which type of ki is related to voice, respiration, and heartbeat?
Ancesteral Ki
Is blood a yin or yang substance?
Yin
What does the heart system do?
Rules blood; circulation
What does the liver system do?
Stores blood; keeps it level
What does the spleen system do?
Governs the blood; keeps blood in vessels
What are the benefits of stationary pressure?
Penetrates deeply to connect with deficient kyo; stimulates parasympathetic NS and calms internal organs.
What are the 5 elements?
Water, wood, metal, fire, and earth
What are other words that describe ‘elements’?
Transformations, processes, phases, stages, transitions
What meridians is Metal associated with?
Lung & Lg Intestine
What season is associated with metal?
Autumn growing yin
What manifestation is associated with metal?
Body hair
What stage of life is associated with metal?
Older middle age
Is the lung channel yin or yang?
Yin
How many points are on the lung channel?
11
Where is the 1st pt on the lung meridian?
Anterolateral aspect of chest between 1st and 2nd rib
Where is the last pt on the lung meridian?
Radial side of thumb, 1 cun posterior to corner of nail
What are the contraindicated points on the lung meridian?
There aren’t any
Is the large intestine meridian yin or yang?
Yang
How many points are on the large intestine meridian?
20
Where is the 1st point on the lg intestine meridian?
Radial side of index finger; 0.1 cun posterior to corner of nail.
Where is last point on the lg intestine meridian?
Between naso-labial groove and midpoint of outer border of naso-alis (outside nostril)
What are the contraindicated points on the lg intestine meridian?
LI 4 for pregnancy
What are the functions of the lung system?
Directs movement; rules ki; move and adjusts water channels; rules exterior of body (skin); eliminates
What are symptoms of lung imbalance?
Pain & other symptoms along meridian; shoulder/chest pain; pain along arm, into thumb; stiff neck
What are symptoms of lung excess?
Tightness/pain in chest or chest muscles; asthma; bronchitis; cough; prone to nasal congestion/colds
What are the symptoms of lung deficiency?
Susceptibility to colds; inflammation of respiratory tract; lack of energy; pale complexion; fatigue from overwork
What are the functions of the LI system?
aids in function of lung; eliminates waster and absorbs water
What are the symptoms of LI imbalance?
Shoulder pain; tennis elbow; blockage in sensory organs; nasal congestion; sinusitis; toothache
What are the symptoms of LI excess?
Runny nose; nasal congestion; nose bleeds; dry/itchy skin; constipation
What are the symptoms of LI deficencies?
Distension/abdominal discomfort; dry, congested nasal passage; constipation; feels cold, chilly, shivers
