Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine Flashcards
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Which Zang organ is said to 'govern transportation and transformation'?
Answer: Spleen
The Spleen transforms food and drink into Gu Qi and transports nutrients and fluids.
Which organ is described as 'controlling the reception of Qi'?
Answer: Kidney
The Kidneys grasp the Qi sent down by the Lungs, enabling deep inhalation.
Which Fu organ is also classified as an Extraordinary Fu?
Answer: Gallbladder
The Gallbladder stores bile, a pure substance, so it is both a Fu and an Extraordinary Fu.
The Lung is described as the 'upper source of water' primarily because of which function?
Answer: Regulating water passages through dispersing and descending
The Lung disperses fluids to the skin and descends them to the Kidneys and Bladder.
Which organ 'houses the Hun' (Ethereal Soul)?
Answer: Liver
The Liver stores Blood and houses the Hun, which is linked to sleep, dreams, and planning.
Which organ is responsible for 'separating the clear from the turbid' after the Stomach?
Answer: Small Intestine
The Small Intestine receives food from the Stomach and separates usable clear parts from turbid waste.
Which pairing of Zang organ and its 'manifests in' (outward flourishing) is correct?
Answer: Heart – complexion
The Heart manifests in the complexion, reflecting the state of Blood circulation.