Ch. 4: Zang-Fu Physiology Flashcards
The heart houses what?
Shen
Which organ controls the sinews (ligaments/tendons) and paws/hooves?
Liver
Which organ dominates the blood vessels?
Heart
Which group of organs is most closely associated with Blood?
Spleen, liver, heart
Which Zang organ dominates the muscles?
Spleen
When we hear “the root of prenatal life,” we connect it with the function of which Zang organ?
Kidney
The phrase “the Mother of Five Zang Organs” refers to which organ?
Spleen
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
- The Fu (Yang) organs are hollow while the Zang (Yin) organs are solid
- The Fu organs are relatively exterior while the Zang organs are relatively Interior
- The major function of Fu organs is to excrete while that of the Zang organs is to store
- The Gallbladder is one of Six Fu organs as well as one of Extraordinary Fu organs
- Bone is not one of the Six Extraordinary Fu Organs
Bone is not one of the Six extraordinary Fu Organs
If a 10yo Thoroughbred mare has a history of chronic heaves and cough, which organ should you closely examine according to the Five Elements?
Lung
According to the Five Elements theory, which is the organ to examine if a dog has a history of chronic eye discharge and hyperactive personality?
Liver
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of Spleen Qi Deficiency?
- Weight loss or muscle atrophy
- Poor appetite
- Loose stool or diarrhea
- Exercise intolerance (weakness of limbs or fatique)
- Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence
Which of the following is TRUE?
- The Kidney stores Blood
- The Spleen stores Jing (Essence)
- The Liver is responsible for the body’s tolerance of fatigue
- The Lung is responsible for producing marrow
- The Heart is responsible for water metabolism
The liver is responsible for the body’s tolerance of fatigue
