NMT100: Traditional Chinese Medicine - Lecture 4 The Vital Substances
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Which bodily fluid functions to moisten skin, muscles, organs, mucous membranes, and orifices?

  • Sweat
  • Urine
  • Tears
  • Saliva (correct)
  • Which organ supports keeping Blood in its place?

  • Heart
  • Spleen (correct)
  • Kidney
  • Liver
  • What is the main function of Wei Qi?

  • Nourishes the Internal Organs
  • Defends against external pathogens (correct)
  • Warm up the Zang-Fu organs
  • Moistens the skin & hair
  • Where does fluid metabolism begin in the body?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Essence (Jing) refer to in the context provided?

    <p>'Essence' refers to the vital substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Wei Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Defending the body from exterior attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Qi is rooted in the Kidneys and is responsible for the Zang-Fu activity in the body?

    <p>Yuan Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Food Qi (Gu Qi) according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>First 'rotted and ripened' in the Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Zong Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Nourishing the organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Qi needs to be supplemented by food essence and can be depleted by factors like excess activity and prolonged illness?

    <p>Yuan Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the prenatal Essence from parents nourish the developing embryo?

    <p>8 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age marks the peak of growth with strong tendons and bones, and wisdom teeth coming in?

    <p>32 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the Yang Qi become exhausted, resulting in darkening of the face and whitening of the hair?

    <p>56 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age signifies the end of appearance and body vitality due to weak Liver Essence and little semen?

    <p>64 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age marks the ascendance of Essence with teeth changes and hair growth in women?

    <p>7 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is associated with Empty Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Desire to drink in small sips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is indicative of Full Heat according to the provided text?

    <p>High fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In tongue diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine, what would a tongue with a red and yellow coating indicate?

    <p>Heat and Dampness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom associated with Cold symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Absence of thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pulse would be characteristic of Empty-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Floating empty rapid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptoms are typically associated with Summer Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Aversion to heat, sweating, dry lips, and irritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of internal dryness due to Yin deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Scanty dark urine and dry lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When examining a patient with Summer Heat condition, what might be observed on the tongue according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Red on the sides and tip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pulse quality is most likely to be felt in a patient experiencing Summer Heat according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Floating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Sweating without relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Qi deficiency is characterized by bright pale face, cold limbs, absence of thirst, desire for hot drinks, and frequent pale urination?

    <p>Empty Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Traditional Chinese Medicine, which of the following is a characteristic of EXCESS conditions?

    <p>Pain that is acute in onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with pain that worsens with pressure, a full pulse, and a thick white tongue coating. What kind of condition might this indicate?

    <p>Heat symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with Cold symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Heat in the afternoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with dampness symptoms such as fatigue, loose stools, and a thick white tongue coating. Which of the following would be a common misconception about this patient's condition?

    <p>&quot;The patient has a strong voice.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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