Small Intestine Meridian – Assessment

Which of the following statements are true? *

The Small Intestine is not affected by emotions at all

The Small Intestine is always damp and cool by nature and excess heat does not affect it

The Small Intestine relies on Spleen Yang for transformation of food, and uses Kidney Yang in its transformation of fluids

Several patterns of the Small Intestine are linked to Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency

The Small Intestine is indirectly affected by the emotions, even though it isn't affected directly

Excess hot and spicey food, can cause the Small Intestine to stop working and stagnation can build up in it

Heat or Cold in the Small Intestine, can be caused by excesses of Hot or Cold foods

Which of the following are valid syndromes of the Small Intestine? *

Small Intestine Qi Deficiency

Small Intestine Qi Stagnation

Small Intestine Qi Obstruction

Small Intestine Yin Deficiency

Small Intestine Yin Excess

Small Intestine Yang Deficiency Yang Excess

Small Intestine Yang Excess

Small Intestine Deficiency and Cold

Excess Heat in the Small Intestine

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