Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine Flashcards
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Which of the Five Elements is associated with the emotion of grief and the organ pair of the Lung and Large Intestine?
Answer: Metal
Metal corresponds to grief, the Lung (yin organ), and Large Intestine (yang organ) in Five Element theory.
In TCM, the concept of 'Jing' (Essence) is primarily stored in which organ?
Answer: Kidney
The Kidney is the repository of Jing (Essence), governing growth, development, and reproduction.
Which of the following best describes the TCM concept of 'Xue' (Blood)?
Answer: A dense, nourishing fluid that circulates with Qi and anchors the Mind
TCM Blood (Xue) is a dense, nourishing substance that flows with Qi, nourishes tissues, and houses the Shen (Mind).
The 'Ministerial Fire' in TCM is primarily associated with which organ system?
Answer: Kidney and Triple Burner / Pericardium
Ministerial Fire is rooted in the Kidney (Ming Men) and regulated by the Triple Burner and Pericardium.
Which pathogenic factor is most likely to cause sudden, violent cramping and spasms in TCM?
Answer: Wind
Wind causes rapid onset, upward and outward movement, and is associated with tremors, spasms, and convulsions.
In the Six Stages (Liu Jing) system, which stage is characterized by alternating chills and fever?
Answer: Shao Yang
Shao Yang stage presents with alternating chills and fever, hypochondriac fullness, bitter taste, and nausea.
Which of the following pulse qualities most strongly indicates Kidney Yang deficiency?
Answer: Deep and slow (Chen Chi)
A deep, slow pulse reflects interior cold and deficiency of Yang, particularly Kidney Yang.