Chapter 3 zang-Fu Organs Flashcards
What are the two main categories of organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Zang organs and Fu organs.
Which organ is considered the ‘heart’ in the zang-fu system?
The Heart.
True or False: The spleen is classified as a zang organ.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for storing blood in the zang-fu organs.
Liver.
What is the primary function of the lungs in the zang-fu system?
To govern respiration and control the Qi.
Which organ is responsible for digestion and transportation of nutrients?
Spleen.
What role does the kidney play in the zang-fu organs?
It stores essence and governs water metabolism.
Multiple Choice: Which organ is NOT a zang organ? A) Liver B) Stomach C) Heart D) Kidney
B) Stomach.
True or False: The gallbladder is classified as a fu organ.
True.
What is the main function of the small intestine in the fu organ category?
To separate and absorb nutrients from food.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is known as the ‘Official of the Blood’ in the zang-fu system.
Heart.
Which zang organ is primarily associated with emotions such as anger?
Liver.
What does the term ‘Fu organs’ refer to?
Hollow organs that store and transport substances.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a zang organ? A) Bladder B) Lung C) Large Intestine D) Gallbladder
B) Lung.
True or False: The pancreas is considered a separate organ in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
False; it is associated with the spleen.
What is the relationship between the heart and the kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
They are interrelated; the heart governs blood while the kidneys store essence.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for the transformation and transportation of food.
Spleen.
Which organ is associated with the emotion of joy?
Heart.
What is the role of the large intestine in the fu organ system?
To excrete waste and absorb water.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is NOT a fu organ? A) Stomach B) Kidney C) Small Intestine D) Large Intestine
B) Kidney.
True or False: The liver is responsible for the regulation of Qi.
True.
What does the term ‘Zang organs’ refer to?
Solid organs that store vital substances.
Fill in the blank: The ______ organ is known for its role in regulating the body’s fluids.
Kidney.
Which organ is referred to as the ‘Official of the Food’?
Spleen.
What is the connection between the lungs and the skin in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
The lungs govern the skin and are responsible for the protective barrier.
True or False: The gallbladder is considered a zang organ.
False; it is a fu organ.
The 5 Zang organs?
Lung
Spleen
Heart
Kidney
*Pericardial
Liver
The 5 Fu organs?
Large Intestinal
Stomach
Small intestinal
Gallbladder
*Sao Joao
Bladder
The extra Fu Organs ?
The brain
The uterus
