33 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of Excess-Cold?
Dull-pale face
Which organ is primarily affected by External Wind?
Lungs
Which of the following is a symptom of Wind Heat?
Fever
Which pathogenic factor causes stiffness and rigidity in the muscles and channels?
Wind
What is a characteristic of Internal Wind?
Severe dizziness
Which pathogenic factor injures Yang and causes clear discharges?
Cold
Which of the following is a symptom of Excess-Cold?
Sleepiness
What is a characteristic of Heat?
Redness - skin, face, eyes & complexion
What is a characteristic of Dampness?
Pain or anything worse with damp
What is a cause of Disease according to the text?
External factors
Which of the following is a symptom of DRY Internal dryness?
Scanty dark urine
What is the main cause of Yin deficiency without heat signs or symptoms?
Internal dryness
When does SUMMER HEAT typically occur?
Only in the summer
Which of the following is a symptom of SUMMER HEAT?
Thirst if severe
What is the nature of SUMMER HEAT?
Yang
What is the main cause of Internal dryness?
Yin deficiency
Which of the following symptoms represent cold symptoms?
Runny nose, white and clear
What is the main cause of SUMMER HEAT?
Combo of Heat and Damp
Which of the following is a symptom of SUMMER HEAT?
Delirium
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the 8 principles used to identify patterns include all of the following EXCEPT:
Pure-Unpure
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 pathogenic factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Humidity
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 Jiao (Burners) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Central Jiao
Which of the following is NOT one of the Vital Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Water
Which of the following is NOT a symptom or sign of Exterior Pathogenic Factor Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Runny nose
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, when the Internal Organs are affected, the pattern is defined as:
Interior
Which of the following symptoms are associated with excess?
Strong voice, irritability
A symptom associated with deficiency is:
Pain, better with warmth and pressure
Internal factors that can cause disease include all but the following:
external pathogens
_____ is the first organ targeted by wind from the exterior, and _____ is the first organ targeted by wind from the interior.
lungs; liver
Dampness is caused by:
too much yin
Which of the 6 pathogens congeals, contracts, and causes clear discharge?
cold
Which of the 6 pathogens causes chills, aversion to cold, sneezing, white discharge, stiffness and aches
wind, cold
Contraction, pain and rigidity, pain moving from joint to joint, especially in the upper body are symptoms of which pathogen?
wind
Test your knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine with this quiz on the Eight Principles and Six Pathogenic Factors. Learn to identify patterns, recognize symptoms, and differentiate between various pathogenic factors. Improve your understanding of TCM with this informative quiz.
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