Blood and bodily fluids

Question 1

Describe the production of blood

Answer 1

Question 2

What are the 3 Functions of Blood?

Answer 2

1. Nourishes
2. Moisturises
3. Houses Shen

Question 3

What are the 3 Main Organs relating to Blood?

Answer 3

1. Heart
2. Spleen
3. Liver

Question 4

What are the 3 pathologies of blood?

Answer 4

1. Blood Deficiency
2. Blood Heat
3. Blood Stagnation

Question 5

Describe the functions of bodily fluids

Answer 5

Question 6

Describe Jin
1. Nature
2. Organ
3. Function
4. Manifests as…

Answer 6

Nature: clear, light, thin and watery.
Organ: under control of the Lungs and Upper Burner.
Function: moisten and nourish the skin and the muscles.
Manifest as: sweat, tears, saliva and mucus.

Question 7

Describe Ye
1. Nature
2. Organ
3. Function
4. Manifests as…

Answer 7

Nature: turbid, heavy, dense and slow moving.
Organ: under control of the Spleen and Kidneys, Middle and Lower Burner.
Function: moisten the joints, spine, brain and bone marrow.

Question 8

Name the 3 Main Organs relating to Body Fluids and 3 extra organs

Answer 8

1. Lung
2. Spleen
3. Kidney
   Other Organs
4. Triple Burner
5. Bladder
6. Stomach

Question 9

What is the Pathology of Body Fluids

Answer 9

1. Deficiency of Body Fluids (Dryness)
2. Accumulation of Body Fluids to form Phlegm, Damp, or oedema