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Week 1 Flashcards

1
Q

List examples of Yin-type pathogens

A

dampness, phlegm

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2
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List examples of yang-type pathogens

A

fire, wind, dryness

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3
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Describe the characteristics of yin-type pathogens

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lingering, chronic, turbid, slow onset and progression

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4
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Describe characteristics of yang-type pathogens

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acute, quick onset

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5
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List the weather types associated with each of the Five phases

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Wood - Wind
Fire - Heat
Earth - Dampness
Metal - Dryness
Water - Cold
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6
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List the seasons associated with each of the five phases

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Wood - Spring
Fire - Summer
Earth - Late Summer
Metal - Fall
Water - Winter
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7
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List colors associated with each of the five phases

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Wood - Blue/green
Fire - Red
Earth - Yellow
Metal - White
Water - Black
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8
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List the body tissues associated with each of the five phases

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Wood - Sinews
Fire - Vessels
Earth - Flesh
Metal - Body hair
Water - Bone
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9
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List the emotions associated with each of the five phases

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Wood - Anger
Fire - Joy
Earth - Thought
Metal - Sorrow 
Water - Fear
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10
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List the four pillars of diagnosis

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Listening/Smelling
Palpation
Inquiry
Inspection

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11
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List examples of palpation

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pulse diagnosis, abdominal palpation, channel palpation

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12
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List examples of inspection

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tongue diagnosis, facial diagnosis, observing posture and appearance

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13
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List examples of inquiry

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Cold/Heat
Sweat
Stool and Urine
Head and Body
Diet and Taste
Chest and Abdomen
Hearing and Vision
Sleep
Past Illness
Emotions
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14
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What is meant by “one disease, many treatments”?

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One disease pattern can manifest in different branch diseases, each of which can require a different treatment method

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15
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What is meant by “many diseases, one treatment”?

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many symptoms a person may experience as separate problems may have one source or root

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16
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What is the relationship between yin and yang?

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Mutually convertible
Rooted in each other
Opposing

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