The Fundamental Substances – Assessment

Which are the "Three Treasures"? *

Qi

Blood

Jing

Shen

Fluids

Meridians

What is the fundamental substance Qi defined as in Chinese Medicine? *

The energy that exists in all living things and does not change

Essence, always moving and never still

Essence, held between the Kidneys

Vital Energy and always in motion

The part of the blood that brings nutrients to the organs

Which are true about Blood as a Fundamental substance? *

Blood is a Yin substance that circulates primarily in the blood vessels, but also in the meridians

Blood is one of the "Jin-Ye" fluids of the body

Blood is the material basis for mental activites

Blood transports nutrients from the stomach to the heart

Blood nourishes the internal organs and also the whole of the body

Blood stagnation is all about clots and haematomas

Blood in Chinese Medicine is exactly the same concept as in Western Medicine

Nutritive Qu created Blood from food

Which statements are true about Jing as a fundamental substance? *

Jing is renewable and never ending

Prenatal Jing is obtained from our parents at conception

Jing is the core fundamental substance

It depletes over time

Our growth and health has no bearing on Jing, which is just an energy source

Jing resides in the brain

Aging is caused by Jing depleting

Which statements are true about Shen as a fundamental substance? *

Shen is your aura

Shen is housed in your Liver

Shen can be translated as "Spirit"

Shen can be translated as "Mind"

Shen manifests as consciousness or awareness

Which are included as fluids when referring to them as a fundamental substance? *

Saliva

Lymph

Blood

Synovial Fluid

Stomach Acids

Tissue Fluids

Tears

Which statements are true about the Meridians? *

The meridians that carry Qi are actual anatomical structures that can be palpated and treated

The meridians are purely energetic and have no physical structure

The meridians stay on the inside of the body which is why we have to use acupuncture needles to reach them

The meridians connect the inside and outside of the body with Qi pathways

The functions of the meridians includes to transport Qi and Blood

The functions of the meridians includes to connect the internal organs

The functions of the meridians includes to transport fluids with nutrients to organs

Which organ is this? *

I regulate the circulation of Blood, house the Shen, regulate mental and emotional activities, and direct speech

I am responsible for storing Blood and causing it to flow smoothly, regulating the smooth flow of emotions, regulating the smooth flow of all Fundamental Substances, controlling the joints and tendons, and regulating digestion

I am responsible for transporting nutrients for the body, "transforms" food so it will be readily absorbed into cells, assisting in making Blood, assisting with fluid metabolism, and controling muscles and the four limbs

I regulate Qi in the body (especially Defensive Qi), regulate fluid metabolism, regulate and disseminate Air Qi in the body, assist the Heart in creating and regulating Blood, and regulate the voice

I store Jing (genetic constitution) and control birth, development, and maturation. They also guide water metabolism and excretion, rule the bones and produce marrow, nourish the brain, and assist the Lungs with the breathing process

Which body part reflects which organ? *

The face and the tongue

The eyes and the fingernails

The skin and body hair

The ears, bones (including teeth) and head hair

Which External Pathogen am I?
I am Yang. I cause the depletion of body fluids, and can cause a dry mouth, scanty urine and constipation, and I can also cause tinnitus, headaches and a swollen throat. I can damage blood, and make it move recklessly, leading to nosebleed, blood in the urine, or excessive menses. I can interfere with mental activity and cause anxiety or even coma in extreme cases. *

Wind

Cold

Heat

Damp

Dry

Which External Pathogen am I?
I am Yang. I can deplete Body Fluids and attack the Lungs and the Kidneys. I cause constipation, scanty urine, lusterless hair and dry skin. *

Wind

Cold

Heat

Damp

Dry

Which External Pathogen am I?
I damage the Yang Qi of the body. When I invade, I cause, stagnation, and contraction in the body which lead to sharp pains, muscular contractions, spasms and limb rigidity. *

Wind

Cold

Heat

Damp

Dry

Which External Pathogen am I?
I attack the upper limbs, torso, head, and the skin. I produce a sudden onset of symptoms such as oedema and skin irritation and can make you itch or dizzy. I can cause you to make abnormal movements like tremors, and convulsions. *

Wind

Cold

Heat

Damp

Dry

Which External Pathogen am I?
I attack Yang Qi. When I attack the Spleen, it can lead to diarrhea, scanty urine and oedema. When I invade, this shows with heaviness of the body and turbidity of your fluids. When I am left to stagnate, I cause excess phlegm which can lead to gallstones, strokes, and even mental illness in extreme circumstances *

Wind

Cold

Heat

Damp

Dry

Which of these statements is true? *

The balance and harmony of the various fundamental substances promote health and well-being

As long as most of the fundamental substances are in good order, it won't matter too much if one of them is deficient

Health is measured by the state of the organs themselves, the Qi, Blood etc, are just minor contributors to that

When the fundamental substances are damaged we fall ill

The fundamental substances are all interconnected

Traditional Chinese Medicine Level 4 Certificate

The Fundamental Substances – Assessment