Ch. 3: Jing, Qi, Shen, Blood, Body Fluid Flashcards
Spleen Qi is derived from which of the following?
- Kidney essence (Yuan Qi)
- Food essence (Gu Qi)
- Blood
- Body fluid
- Shen
Kidney essence or Yuan Qi
Defensive Qi (Wei Qi) is derived from which of the following?
- Kidney essence or Yuan Qi
- Food essence (Gu Qi)
- Shen
- Blood
- Body fluid
Food essence (Gu Qi)
The “De-Qi” response during acupuncture treatment is related to what?
Jing-Luo Qi
Which of the following is a source of blood?
- Gu Qi
- Ying Qi (nutrient Qi)
- Essence
- Body fluid
- All of the above
All of the above
The Yuan Qi (primary Qi) is derived from what?
Kidney essence or congenital essence
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
- Qi is the conveyor or transporter of blood while blood is the commander or general of Qi
- Qi is the commander or general of blood while blood is the conveyor or transporter of Qi
- Blood stagnation may cause Qi stagnation
- Qi deficiency may cause blood deficiency
- Qi stagnation may cause blood stagnation
Qi is the conveyor or transporter of blood while blood is the commander or general of Qi
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
- Shen is housed in the heart
- Shen can be disturbed by excess cold
- Shen can be disturbed by deficient heat
- Signs of shen disturbance include abnormal behavior and anxiety
- Shen refers to mental activities
Shen can be disturbed by Excess cold
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
- Where there is Qi, there must be life
- Qi gives birth to human beings
- The abscence of Qi is death
- Qi is always functional
- Qi can be substantial
Qi is always functional
Which of the following statements is true?
- Wei Qi circulates inside the blood vessels
- Ying Qi circulates outside the blood vessels
- Wei Qi warms the body surface
- Ying Qi warms the whole body
- Wei Qi holds blood in the vessels
Wei Qi warms the body surface
Which of the following statements about Zong Qi is NOT true?
- Zong Qi is derived from Yuan Qi
- Zong Qi forms from the combination of Gu Qi and Qing Qi
- Zong Qi is related to the voice
- Zong Qi promotes the functions of the Heart and Lung
- Zong Qi is formed in the Chest
Zong Qi is derived from Yuan Qi
Which statement about Zhong Qi (Middle Qi) is NOT true?
- Zhong Qi is the combination of Spleen Qi and Stomach Qi
- Zhong Qi’s major function is to hold the inner organs in the normal position
- The signs of Zhong Qi Deficiency include prolapse of anus or uterus
- Zhong Qi is formed in the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner)
- Zhong Qi (middle Qi) is different from Zong Qi
Zhong Qi is formed in the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner)
Which of the following statements about Body Fluid is NOT true?
- Body Fluid is the collective term for all the normal fluids of the body
- Body fluid acts to moisten and nourish the body
- Edema and phlegm are signs of body fluid disorder
- A disorder of body fluid is due to a water metabolism disorder
- Dryness of the hair coat and nose may indicate accumulation (excess) of body fluid
Dryness of the hair coat and nose may indicate accumulation of body fluid
Whih of the following statements about water metabolism is NOT true?
- Water metabolism is associated with the Spleen, Lung and Kidney
- The final waste product of water metabolism is urine
- Edema and diarrhea can be caused by a water metabolism disorder
- The heart is directly associated with water metabolism
- Small intestine is related to water metabolism
The heart is directly associated with water metabolism
