Week 2

Question 1

Three causes of disease in Chinese medicine

Answer 1

External, Internal, and Neutral or Miscellaneous

Question 2

Combination

Answer 2

The simultaneous occurrence of signs of two or more the unpaired principals.

Question 3

Conversion

Answer 3

The displacement of symptoms of one principle by symptoms of the opposing principle of the pair.

Question 4

Complexion

Answer 4

The simultaneous appearance of symptoms of the paired principles cold and hot or vacuity and repletion.

Question 5

4 Pillars (Diagnosis)

Answer 5

1. Inspection
(facial complexion, tongue)
2. Listening and smelling
(cough, breathing, speech)
3. Inquiry
(Diet, sleep, bowel movement, old illnesses)
4. Palpation
(Pulse, palpation of the abdomen)