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34 Cards in this Set
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the lungs have a _____ and _____ function in relation to body fluids and defensive qi |
diffusing, descending
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the 2 most common exterior pathogenic factors to attack the lungs
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wind cold
wind heat |
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which organ creates phlegm
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spleen
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which organ stores phlegm
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lungs
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list 4 symptoms of lung qi deficiency
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*shortness of breath
*weak voice *empty pulse slight cough daytime sweating dislike of speaking bright-pale complexion propensity to catch colds tiredness pale tongue |
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describe the tongue of lung yin deficiency with empty heat
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red and peeled
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describe the symptoms of lung dryness
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*dry cough
*dry throat *hoarse voice *dry tongue dry skin thirst empty pulse on the right front |
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the 2 cardinal symptoms of exterior wind cold
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aversion to cold and fever
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the exterior wind obstructs the lung's __________ and impairs __________
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defensive Qi
descending of lung Qi |
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list 4 symptoms of invasion of the lungs by wind heat
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*aversion to cold
*fever *floating, rapid, forceless pulse *sore throat cough sneezing headache body aches slight sweating slight thirst swollen tonsils |
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in invasion of wind heat what causes the aversion to cold?
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a pathogen obstructs the circulation of defensive Qi
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which is the key note function of the spleen
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transforming and transporting
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list 4 symptoms of spleen Qi deficiency
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*poor appetite
*tiredness *loose stools distention lack of motivation (lassitude) pale tongue empty pulse |
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name the 3 organs that spleen Qi deficiency may cause trouble for
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heart
lungs kidneys |
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list 3 of the 4 organs subject to prolapse
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stomach
uterus bladder anus |
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what are the 2 main patterns for bleeding?
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spleen not holding the blood
blood heat |
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describe the pulse and tongue for spleen blood deficiency
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pale, thin and dry tongue
choppy or fine pulse |
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in the case of cold dampness invading the spleen, what causes heavy head?
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dampness prevents clear yang from ascending to the head
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in the case of cold dampness invading the spleen, what causes vaginal discharge
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dampness is heavy and seeps downward
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what are 2 symptoms of damp-heat invading the spleen
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abdominal fullness
sticky yellow tongue |
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list 6 functions of the kidneys
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store essence
govern birth produce marrow govern water control reception of Qi open to ears manifest in hair control spittle house the will power control gate of life |
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name the pattern characterized by interior cold, sexual dysfunctions and accumulation of fluids
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kidney yang deficiency
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describe tongue and pulse of kidney yin deficiency with heat
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red, cracked tongue without coating
floating, empty, rapid pulse |
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night sweating is called
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evaporation from bones
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day sweating is called
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evaporation from muscles
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list 3 symptoms of kidney Qi not firm
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dribbling after urination
chronic vaginal discharge backache |
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list key symptoms of kidneys failing to receive Qi
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shortness of breath on exertion
lower backache clear urination |
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lung heat usually corresponds to which of the 4 levels
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the Qi level
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in cold patterns of excess damp phlegm and excess cold phlegm what is the underlying deficiency
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spleen deficiency
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describe tongue and pulse for phlegm heat in lungs
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red, swollen and sticky yellow tongue
slippery and rapid pulse |
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a lung related pattern occurring in the elderly or pre-existing deficiency
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dry phlegm in the lungs
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a cough with expectoration, white watery sputim usually in the elderly is
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phlegm fluids obstructing the lungs
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if ______ is not enough to generate ______ than poor memory and retardation ensues
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kidney essence
marrow |
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symptoms of kidney essence deficiency
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mental retardation
weak knees poor bone development deafness poor memory weak sexual activity hair loss |
