B-I Yin-Yang & Five Elements

Question 1

A: Wood
B: Metal
C: Water
D: Fire
E:Earth
1. The element of the Jing-River points on the yang channels is ( ).
2. The element of the Shu-Stream points on the yin channels is ( ).
3. The element of the Jing-Well points on the yang channels is ( ).
4. The element of the Jing-River points on the yin channels is ( ).

Answer 1

1. D;
2. E;
3. B;
4. B;

Question 2

A: a weakness of yin leading to a preponderance of yang
B: a preponderance of yin consuming yang
C: a weakness of yang leading to a preponderance of yin
D: a preponderance of yang consuming yin
5. Cold syndrome of the Shi type may be caused by ( ).
6. Heat syndrome of the Shi type may be caused by ( ).
7. Cold syndrome of the Xu type may be caused by ( ).
8. Heat syndrome of the Xu type may be caused by ( ).

Answer 2

5. B;
6. D;
7. C;
8. A;

Question 3

A: a disorder of ‘‘the son affecting the mother”
B: a disorder of “the mother affecting the son”
9. If the lung is affected by a disorder of the spleen, the disease is known as ( ).
10. If the lung is affected by a disorder of the kidney, the disease is referred to as ( ).

Answer 3

9. B;

10. A.