34 Questions
What is the main goal of medical treatment in the context of the text?
To adjust and harmonize Yin and Yang of the patients
In Chinese medicine, what are the 5 main ways incorporated in the treatment process?
Diet, acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise, massage
What is the purpose of inserting very thin, sterile acupuncture needles into acupuncture points?
To communicate Qi from outside to inside
How long do acupuncture needles usually remain in place during a treatment session?
30-60 minutes
What is claimed to be treated and healed by acupuncture according to the text?
All types of diseases
Which therapy involves the use of channels corresponding to organ networks for treatment?
Acupressure
Unani medicine consists of drugs only from vegetable and animal origins.
False
Chinese medicine dates back to 2000 BC.
False
Yin in Chinese philosophy is associated with light, masculine, and active qualities.
False
Yang in Chinese philosophy corresponds with darkness and passivity.
False
Chinese medicine believes diseased conditions are caused by external factors only.
False
According to Chinese medicine, the human body reflects the balance of Yin and Yang forces.
True
Traditional Chinese medicine contains 5000 prescriptions with 1000 drugs.
False
Unani system is solely based on mineral origin drugs.
False
In Chinese medicine, Chang-Chung-kung was the first physician to introduce acupuncture.
False
According to Unani medicine, animal drugs include latex and gums.
False
What is the traditional use of khat as a remedy for?
Cough and influenza
What is one of the positive effects of khat consumption according to beliefs?
Improving ability to communicate and self-confidence
Which activity is khat commonly used for in social settings?
Entertaining and welcoming guests
What antimicrobial activities have been observed in extracts of khat leaves?
Lowering blood sugar levels
Which condition was more prevalent in HIV cases among khat chewers based on a case-control study?
HIV
What is the primary effect attributed to khat consumption based on perceptions?
Enhancing cognitive function
Which compound is not found in Khat leaves?
Caffeine
What is a potential effect of khat chewing during pregnancy?
Decreased utero-placental blood flow
What is a reported unwanted effect of khat consumption?
Increased rate of oral malignancies
Which amino acid is not mentioned as being present in Khat leaves?
Lysine
What is a common pharmacologic effect of khat on the nervous system?
Increased psychiatric alertness
Which compound is not an alkaloid found in Khat leaves?
Celastrol
Which compounds are the main active ingredients responsible for the stimulant effects of Khat?
Cathinone and cathine
What is the major alkaloid found in Khat?
Cathinone
Which compound is not a part of the main active compounds found in Khat?
Euonyminol
What role does caffeine play in Khat according to the text?
Causes stimulant effects
Which structure serves as the basis for cathedulins, a major alkaloid found in Khat?
Polyhydroxylated sesquiterpene skeleton
What are the two diastereoisomers that make up the khat phenylalkylamines?
Cathinone and norpseudoephedrine
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