Small Intestine Patterns

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an etiology of Full Heat in the SI:

KI Yang Deficiency
ST Fire
HT Fire

Answer 1

KI Yang Deficiency

Question 2

Which pattern presents with the LEAST severe pain:

SI Qi Pain
SI Qi Tied
SI Deficient and Cold

Answer 2

SI Deficient and Cold

Question 3

The Lower He Sea point of the SI is:
  ST-36 
  ST-37 
  ST-38 
  ST-39

Answer 3

ST 39

Question 4

Which pattern is characterized by sudden and severe abdominal pain that’s worse on pressure, constipation, and vomiting:

SI Qi Pain
SI Qi Tied
SI Deficient and Cold

Answer 4

SI Qi Tied

Question 5

True or False: SI Deficient and Cold is usually associated with SP and/or KI Yang Deficiency?

Answer 5

True

False