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LV/KD exam question revised version newest
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1. What are the two types of deficiency syndromes related to the
liver?:
Liver Yin
Deficiency Syndrome and Liver Blood Deficiency Syndrome
2. What syndrome is characterized by stagnation of liver Qi?:
Syndrome of Liver Qi
Stagnation
3. What is the syndrome associated with excessive liver fire?:
Syndrome of Blazing of
Liver Fire and Syndrome of Liver Yang Hyperactivity
4. What syndrome is caused by cold stagnation in the liver channel?:
Cold Stagnating
in the Liver Channel Syndrome
5. What syndrome involves damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder?:
Liver and
Gallbladder Damp-Heat Syndrome
6. What is the syndrome characterized by gallbladder Qi
obstruction with
phlegm
disturbance?:
Gallbladder Qi obstruction with Phlegm
Disturbance Syndrome
7. What anatomical relationship does the liver have with the lungs in
TCM?: The
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  1. What are the two types of deficiency syndromes related to the liver?: Liver Yin Deficiency Syndrome and Liver Blood Deficiency Syndrome
  2. What syndrome is characterized by stagnation of liver Qi?: Syndrome of Liver Qi Stagnation
  3. What is the syndrome associated with excessive liver fire?: Syndrome of Blazing of Liver Fire and Syndrome of Liver Yang Hyperactivity
  4. What syndrome is caused by cold stagnation in the liver channel?: Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome
  5. What syndrome involves damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder?: Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat Syndrome
  6. What is the syndrome characterized by gallbladder Qi obstruction with phlegm disturbance?: Gallbladder Qi obstruction with Phlegm Disturbance Syndrome
  7. What anatomical relationship does the liver have with the lungs in TCM?: The liver is associated with the left lung, referred to as ''æ. •óº

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  1. What are the physiological functions of the liver?: Store blood, govern the free flow of Qi, regulate blood volume, and promote digestion.
  2. What is the consequence of failure in governing the free flow of Qi in the liver?: It leads to unsmooth Qi dynamic and emotional disturbances.
  3. What are common clinical manifestations of liver diseases?: Distending pain in the chest, irritability, dizziness, and irregular menstruation.
  4. What are the symptoms of liver Yin deficiency?: Dizziness, dry eyes, hot face, night sweating, and red tongue with scanty saliva.
  5. What can cause liver Yin deficiency?: Fire from stagnated Qi, consumption of liver Yin, or kidney Yin deficiency.
  6. What does the liver govern in TCM?: The free flow of Qi and the nourishment of tendons and vessels.
  7. What are the symptoms associated with liver blood deficiency?: Dull burning pain in the hypochondrium, visual problems, and convulsions.
  8. What syndrome is characterized by emotional disturbances due to Qi stag-nation?: Excess syndrome caused by Qi stagnation, fire, or emotional problems.
  9. What are the common symptoms of gallbladder diseases?: Bitter taste in the mouth, yellowish skin and eyes, palpitations, and digestive abnormalities.
  10. What is the relationship between the liver and emotional activities?: The liver is related to emotional activities and can attect mood regulation.
  11. What is the significance of the liver's role in digestion?: It promotes the transformation and transportation of the spleen and stomach.
  12. What are the major pathological changes of the liver?: Failure in governing Qi flow, deficiency of Yin and blood, and internal generation of liver wind.
  13. What syndrome is associated with menstrual disorders in women?: Disorder in the free flow of Qi attecting reproductive function.
  14. What is the clinical manifestation of liver Yang hyperactivity?: Dizziness, twitching, and tremors due to extreme heat and deficiency of Yin.
  15. What is the primary function of the gallbladder?: To store and excrete bile and aid in digestion.
  16. What can cause a disorder in the gallbladder's function?: Disorder in storing and excreting bile and abnormal decision-making.

4 / 26 leading to loss of moisture.

  1. What are the typical symptoms of Liver Yin Deficiency?: Dizziness, dry eyes, hypochon-drium pain, and night sweats.
  2. How does insufficient liver blood affect the limbs?: It leads to numbness, convulsions, and joint motion problems.
  3. What is the relationship between liver blood deficiency and menstruation?- : It can cause scanty menstrual flow or amenorrhea.
  4. What is the primary cause of Liver Qi Stagnation?: Emotional problems and rage that impair the liver.
  5. What are the symptoms associated with deficiency of blood?: Pale complexion, pale tongue with white coating, and thready pulse.
  6. What does the term 'deficiency heat' refer to in liver syndromes?: An internal disturbance caused by yin deficiency that leads to heat symptoms.
  7. What is the significance of a wiry pulse in liver conditions?: It indicates liver qi stagnation or deficiency.
  8. What are the symptoms of emotional distress related to liver dysfunction?- : Depression, irritability, and emotional instability.
  9. What can cause a sensation of lumps in the breast?: Stagnant liver qi leading to phlegm coagulation.
  10. What are the symptoms of insufficient sea of blood?: Pale complexion, pale nails, and irregular menstruation.
  11. What does a dry mouth and throat indicate in liver yin deficiency?: Loss of moisture due to yin deficiency.
  12. What is the role of liver blood in nourishing the body?: It moistens and nourishes the eyes, nails, tendons, and vessels.
  13. What is the impact of chronic disease on liver blood?: It can lead to injury and deficiency of liver blood.
  14. What are the common symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation?: Distension or pain along the liver meridian, emotional distress, and irregular menstruation.
  15. What does a red tongue with little coating signify?: It indicates heat

5 / 26 symptoms associ-ated with yin deficiency.

  1. What is the Syndrome of Liver Qi Stagnation?: A condition characterized by distension or pain along the liver meridian, frequent deep sighing, and emotional disturbances.
  2. What are common symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation?: Distension or pain along the liver meridian, depression or bad temper, and a wiry pulse.
  3. What does stagnant liver qi cause?: It causes phlegm to coagulate, leading to sensations of a foreign body in the throat, goitre, or breast lumps.
  4. What are the implications of persistent qi stagnation?: It leads to impeded blood circulation and can result in irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea.
  5. What is the relationship between liver qi stagnation and blood?: Liver qi stagna-tion involves blood, leading to malnutrition of the Flush and Conception Vessels.
  6. What is a common pulse characteristic of Liver Qi Stagnation?: A wiry pulse.
  7. What emotional issues can lead to Liver Qi Stagnation?: Emotional issues such as stress, sudden mental stimulation, or the intrusion of pathogenic factors.
  8. What are the clinical manifestations of Qi Stagnation Syndrome?: Distending pain in the chest, hypochondria, and abdomen, which is alleviated by belching or sighing.
  9. How does stress affect Qi Stagnation symptoms?: Symptoms worsen with worry, anxiety, and anger.
  10. What are common tongue and pulse findings in Qi Stagnation?: The tongue can appear normal, and the pulse is typically wiry.
  11. What is the Syndrome of Blazing of Liver Fire?: A syndrome caused by the upward movement of fire and qi along the Liver Channel, often due to emotional problems.
  12. What are the clinical manifestations of Blazing of Liver Fire?: Dizziness, distending pain in the head, flushed face, irritability, and burning pain in the hypochondrium.
  13. What are common symptoms of excess heat in the body?: Bitter taste and dryness in the mouth, yellow urine, dry stools, red tongue with yellow coating, and wiry rapid pulse.

7 / 26 can lead to liver qi stagnation, causing various physical and emotional symptoms.

  1. What is the significance of phlegm in liver conditions?: Phlegm can coagulate due to stagnant liver qi, leading to various symptoms depending on its location.
  2. What is the syndrome characterized by upward disturbance by liver yang?- : Syndrome of Liver Yang Hyperactivity ()•3 ¢Á
  3. What are common symptoms of Liver Yang Hyperactivity?: Dizziness, tinnitus, distending pain in the head and eyes, flushed face, irritability, and insomnia.
  4. What causes the symptoms of irritability and bad temper in Liver Yang Hyperactivity?: Weakness in the lower back and knees due to liver and kidney yin deficiency.
  5. What is the relationship between the liver and kidneys in the context of Liver Yang Hyperactivity?: The liver governs tendons and the kidney governs bones; deficiency in yin leads to lack of nourishment.
  6. What is a key differentiating factor between Liver Yang Hyperactivity and Liver Fire Blazing?: Liver Yang Hyperactivity has a root deficiency with branch excess syndrome.
  7. What are the pulse characteristics of Liver Yang Hyperactivity?: Wiry and powerful, or wiry, thready, and rapid.
  8. What are the clinical manifestations of Liver Yang Transforming into Wind Syndrome?: Dizziness, involuntary head twitching, trembling of limbs, and unsteady walking.
  9. What is the primary cause of Liver Yang Transforming into Wind Syn-drome?: Uncontrolled liver yang hyperactivity leading to transformation into wind due to yin deficiency.
  10. What symptoms indicate Extreme Heat Producing Wind Syndrome?: High fever, convulsion, rigid neck, and upward staring of eyes.
  11. What tongue characteristics are associated with Extreme Heat Producing Wind Syndrome?: Deep-red tongue with white dry coating.
  12. What is the significance of dizziness and head heaviness in the context of liver conditions?: They indicate an upward excess of yang with a

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  1. What is the role of phlegm in the disturbances caused by Liver Yang Hyper-activity?: Phlegm obstructs channels, leading to disturbed qi and blood.
  2. What does the term 'head heavy and feet light' signify?: It indicates an upper excess and lower deficiency due to yang hyperactivity.
  3. What is the clinical manifestation of blood deficiency?: Pale face, dizziness, blurred vision, and scanty menses.
  4. How does yin deficiency affect the liver and kidney balance?: It leads to hyperactivity of yang and symptoms of excess.
  5. What are the manifestations of Liver Wind Syndrome?: Dizziness, numbness, convul-sion, tremor, and tic.
  6. What is the relationship between emotional depression and liver condi-tions?: Emotional depression can lead to liver stagnation and subsequent transformation into wind.
  7. What is the significance of a wiry pulse in liver syndromes?: It indicates excess conditions such as hyperactivity or heat.
  8. What does the term 'malnutrition of tendons and vessels' refer to?: It refers to numbness of limbs due to liver and kidney yin deficiency.
  9. What does a red tongue with yellow greasy coating indicate?: It indicates phlegm heat in the context of liver conditions.
  10. What are the symptoms of yin deficiency stirring wind?: Dizziness, tremors, and unsteady gait.
  11. What is the clinical significance of sudden loss of consciousness in liver conditions?: It indicates severe disturbances due to phlegm obstructing orifices.
  12. What does 'headache' signify in the context of Liver Yang Hyperactivity?: It indicates the upward disturbance of qi and blood.
  13. What is the relationship between liver and kidney yin deficiency and tremors?: Deficiency leads to hyperactivity of yang, causing tremors and convulsions.
  14. What can cause deviation of the eye and mouth in liver syndromes?: Distur-bances due to wind and phlegm obstructing channels.

10 / 26 other symptoms of blood deficiency.

  1. What are the symptoms associated with Liver Yin Deficiency Syndrome?: - Dizziness, dry eyes, visual problems, hot face, tidal fever, night sweating, and red tongue with scanty saliva.
  2. What distinguishes Extreme Heat Producing Wind Syndrome from other wind syndromes?: It is an excess syndrome with violent and powerful wind movement.
  3. What is the nature of Liver Yang Transforming into Wind Syndrome?: It is a syndrome of deficiency in root and excess in the branch, characterized by symptoms of yin deficiency, yang hyperactivity, phlegm excess, and wind movement.
  4. What are the characteristics of movement in deficiency syndromes?: The movement is relatively slight, and the range of movement is relatively small.
  5. What is Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome?: A syndrome due to invasion of the Liver Channel by cold, marked by cold pain along the course of the liver channel.
  6. What are the common syndrome types of Liver and Gallbladder diseases?- : Includes Liver yin deficiency, Liver blood deficiency, yin deficiency stirring wind syndrome, and blood deficiency producing wind syndrome.
  7. What are the symptoms of Yin Deficiency Stirring Wind Syndrome?: Tremors in hands and feet, peristalsis, limb twitching, and wiry pulse.
  8. What does a pale tongue and thready pulse indicate?: Deficiency of blood that cannot nourish the tongue and fill the vessels.
  9. What is the significance of a deep-red tongue with yellow dry coating?: It indicates hyperactivity of fire in the Liver Channel.
  10. What is the impact of exuberant heat on body fluids?: Exuberant heat injures body fluid and burns nutrient-blood.
  11. What is the relationship between blood deficiency and joint dysfunction?- : Blood deficiency leads to dysfunction of joints, dizziness, and numbness.
  12. What are the symptoms of excessive heat disturbing the

11 / 26 mind?: Restlessness, coma, and delirium.

  1. What does the term 'opisthotonos' refer to?: A spasm of the muscles causing backward arching of the head and neck.
  2. What is the clinical manifestation of liver blood deficiency?: Insuflcient nourish-ment leading to symptoms like dizziness, pale complexion, and joint issues.
  3. What is the role of the liver in relation to tendons?: The liver governs tendons, and blood deficiency leads to tendons losing nourishment.
  4. What is the Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome?: A syndrome characterized by cold pain in the lower abdomen and genitals, cold limbs, and a white moist tongue coating.
  5. What are the clinical manifestations of Cold Stagnating in the Liver Chan-nel Syndrome?: Cold pain in the lower abdomen, pain in the scrotum, cold pain on the top of the head, cold limbs, white moist tongue coating, and deep wiry or slow pulse.
  6. What causes cold pain in the lower abdomen in Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome?: Accumulation of cold in the Liver Channel leading to obstruction of qi and blood flow.
  7. What does a white moist tongue coating indicate in Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome?: It indicates the exuberance of cold.
  8. What pulse characteristics are associated with Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome?: Deep wiry or slow pulse.
  9. What is the Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat Syndrome?: A syndrome resulting from dysfunction of the liver and gallbladder's dispersion due to accumulation of damp-heat.
  10. What are the clinical manifestations of Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat Syndrome?: Intense heat and distending pain in the chest, bitter taste in the mouth, yellow skin and eyes, and symptoms of anorexia.
  11. What symptoms indicate abnormal bile excretion in Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat Syndrome?: Bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting bitter yellow- green fluid, or yellow skin and eyes.
  12. What are common symptoms of damp heat in Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat Syndrome?: Constipation or diarrhea, dark urine, red tongue with yellow greasy coating, and wiry rapid pulse.

13 / 26 Gallbladder Damp-Heat Syndrome?: Eczema of the scrotum, yellow and smelly leukorrhea, and pruritus vulvae.

  1. What are the symptoms of cold limbs in Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome?: Cold limbs due to obstruction of yang qi from excessive endogenous cold.
  2. What does cold coagulation in the liver channels result in?: Contraction and obstruction along the course of the liver meridian.
  3. What is the significance of deep wiry or slow pulse in Cold Stagnating in the Liver Channel Syndrome?: It indicates stagnation of qi and blood circulation.
  4. What are the symptoms of jaundice in the case study presented?: Yellow skin and eyes, along with symptoms of damp heat accumulation.
  5. What does the term 'damp heat accumulation' refer to in the context of the case study?: It refers to the internal accumulation of damp heat attecting liver and gallbladder function.
  6. What is the role of the gallbladder in Qi obstruction with phlegm distur-bance?: The gallbladder's failure to disperse leads to qi obstruction and phlegm disturbance.
  7. What are the symptoms of Gallbladder Qi obstruction with Phlegm Distur-bance Syndrome?: Terror, palpitation, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, chest distress, bitter taste, nausea.
  8. What causes terror and palpitation in Gallbladder Qi obstruction?: Insecurity of gallbladder qi due to internal phlegm-heat disturbance.
  9. How does phlegm-heat affect sleep?: It causes restlessness, insomnia, and dream-disturbed sleep.
  10. What physical symptoms are associated with upward invasion of phlegm-heat?: Dizziness and tinnitus.
  11. What are the signs of unsmooth qi flow in Gallbladder Qi obstruction?: Dis-tress and suttocation in the chest and hypochondrium, bitter taste, nausea.
  12. What tongue and pulse characteristics indicate phlegm-heat disturbance?- : Red tongue with yellow greasy coating and wiry rapid pulse.
  13. What is the relationship between the liver and gallbladder?: They are exterior-in-terior pairs, with phlegm-heat obstructing qi flow.

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  1. What are the clinical manifestations of Phlegm Syndrome?: Chest distress, cough, panting, sticky sputum, abdominal fullness, nausea, dizziness.
  2. What are common symptoms of kidney disease?: Weakness in the lower back and knees, tinnitus, deafness, premature graying, reproductive dysfunction.
  3. What are the two main types of Kidney Deficiency Syndromes?: Kidney Yin Deficiency Syndrome and Kidney Yang Deficiency Syndrome.
  4. What is the primary function of the kidneys?: To govern essence storage and the fire of the life gate.
  5. What are the signs of Kidney Yin Deficiency Syndrome?: Internal generation of deficiency-heat due to lack of kidney yin essence.
  6. What can cause Kidney Yin Deficiency?: Insuflcient innate endowment, uncontrolled sexual activities, chronic disease, aging.
  7. What are the symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency Syndrome?: Weakness, cold sensations, fatigue, and reproductive dysfunction.
  8. What is the significance of the ear in relation to the kidneys?: The ear is considered the window of the kidney.
  9. What are common causes of bladder disease?: External warm and heat, improper diet.
  10. What are the symptoms of Bladder Damp-Heat Syndrome?: Urinary urgency, frequent urination, painful urination.
  11. What is the effect of kidney deficiency on cognitive development in chil-dren?: Impaired cognitive development leading to weakness or mental retardation.
  12. What are the five slows associated with kidney pathology?: Standing, walking, hair growing, speaking, and tooth eruption.
  13. What is the role of kidney essence?: It is essential for reproduction, growth, and development.
  14. What are the common symptoms of kidney disease related to urination?- : Frequent urination, enuresis, urinary incontinence.
  15. What is the relationship between kidney health and hair condition?: The condition of hair reflects the health of the kidneys.
  16. What are the common signs of kidney pathology in adults?:

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  1. What herbal formula is used for Kidney Yin Deficiency?: Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill).
  2. What herbal formula is used for Kidney Yang Deficiency?: Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (The Golden Cabinet Formula).
  3. What is Kidney Yin Deficiency Syndrome?: A syndrome characterized by symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, weakness in the lower back and knees, insomnia, and heat sensations.
  4. What are common clinical manifestations of Kidney Yin Deficiency Syn-drome?: Dizziness, tinnitus, weakness in lower back and knees, insomnia, frequent erections in males, scanty menorrhea or amenorrhea in females, heat in the chest, night sweats, dry mouth, and red tongue.
  5. What causes dizziness and tinnitus in Kidney Yin Deficiency?: Malnutrition of the brain and marrow due to insuflcient kidney yin.
  6. What leads to weakness in the lower back and knees in Kidney Yin Defi-ciency?: Malnutrition of bones due to insuflcient kidney yin.
  7. How does Kidney Yin Deficiency affect sexual function in males?: It leads to frequent erections and nocturnal emissions due to hyperactivity of heart fire.
  8. What symptoms indicate heat in the body due to Kidney Yin Deficiency?: - Heat in the chest, palms, flushed cheeks, tidal fever, and night sweats.
  9. What is the significance of a red tongue with scanty saliva in Kidney Yin Deficiency?: It indicates deficient fluid and endogenous deficiency-heat.
  10. What is Kidney Yang Deficiency Syndrome?: A syndrome resulting from failure of kidney yang to warm the body, leading to various symptoms including cold limbs and low sexual desire.
  11. What are the clinical manifestations of Kidney Yang Deficiency Syndrome?- : Weakness and pain in lower back and knees, cold limbs, pallor, low sexual desire, impotence, frequent urination, and edema.
  12. What causes cold limbs in Kidney Yang Deficiency?: Depleted kidney yang fails to warm the skin and lower body.
  13. How does Kidney Yang Deficiency affect sexual function in

17 / 26 females?: It can lead to female sterility due to a cold uterus.

  1. What are the signs of poor qi transformation in Kidney Yang Deficiency?: - Frequency of urination and increased night urination due to yin flourishing over yang at night.
  2. What is the relationship between Kidney Yang Deficiency and edema?: Ede-ma occurs due to water retention and poor qi transformation, particularly in the lower body.

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  1. What is the significance of a weak pulse in Kidney Yang Deficiency?: It reflects the condition of the kidney and indicates kidney yang deficiency.
  2. What are common symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency?: Weakness and pain in the lower back and knees, low sexual desire, impotence, and frequent clear urination.

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  1. What causes low sexual desire and impotence in Kidney Yang Deficiency?- : Declined fire of the life gate fails to promote sexual function.
  2. What does a cold body and limbs indicate in Kidney Yang Deficiency?: It indicates that deficient kidney yang fails to warm the skin.
  3. What complexion is associated with Kidney Yang Deficiency?: Pallor complexion due to insuflcient qi and blood flow to the face.
  4. What is the pulse characteristic of Kidney Yang Deficiency?: A deep weak pulse, more obvious at the chi portion.
  5. What are the clinical manifestations of Kidney Essence Insufficiency Syn-drome?: Growth delay in children, low reproductive function in adults, and premature aging.
  6. What causes Kidney Essence Insufficiency?: It can be caused by insuflcient innate endow-ment, congenital defects, or excessive sexual activity.
  7. What are the symptoms of delayed growth in children with Kidney Essence Insufficiency?: Delayed development, short stature, and sluggish movement.
  8. What is the tongue and pulse image in Kidney Essence Insufficiency?: Pale tongue with white coating and weak pulse.
  9. What are the signs of low reproductive function in adults with Kidney Essence Insufficiency?: Infertility due to fewer sperms and amenorrhea in women.
  10. How does Kidney Essence Insufficiency affect hair and teeth?: It leads to hair loss and loose teeth due to insuflcient nourishment.
  11. What is Kidney Qi Insecurity Syndrome?: A syndrome due to deficiency of kidney qi and insuflcient controlling function.
  12. What are common symptoms of Kidney Qi Insecurity?: Pale complexion, lassitude, weakness in the lower back and knees, and increased frequency of urination.
  13. What urinary symptoms are associated with Kidney Qi Insecurity?: Increased frequency of urination, enuresis, and continuous dribbling after urination.
  14. What is the pulse characteristic in Kidney Qi Insecurity?: Pale