Chapter 4 Qi, Blood And Body Fluid Flashcards
What is Qi in traditional Chinese medicine?
Qi is the vital life force or energy that flows through the body.
True or False: Blood is considered a form of Qi.
True
Fill in the blank: The three main substances in the body according to traditional Chinese medicine are Qi, _____, and body fluids.
Blood
What role does Blood play in the body?
Blood nourishes and moistens the organs and tissues.
Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of Blood?
The Spleen
What are the two types of Qi?
Ying Qi and Wei Qi
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of Qi? A) Nourishing organs B) Protecting against pathogens C) Storing emotions
C) Storing emotions
What are body fluids in traditional Chinese medicine?
Body fluids refer to all the moisture in the body, including saliva, sweat, and urine.
True or False: Body fluids are only produced by the kidneys.
False
What is the relationship between Qi and Blood?
Qi moves Blood and Blood nourishes Qi.
Short answer: Name one condition that can arise from Qi deficiency.
Fatigue
Fill in the blank: _____ is the term for the state when Blood is insufficient.
Blood deficiency
Multiple choice: Which of the following can lead to a deficiency in body fluids? A) Excessive heat B) Balanced diet C) Regular exercise
A) Excessive heat
What is the main function of Wei Qi?
Wei Qi protects the body from external pathogens.
True or False: Emotional disturbances can affect the flow of Qi.
True
Short answer: What is the consequence of stagnant Qi?
Pain and discomfort
Fill in the blank: The _____ governs the movement and circulation of Qi.
Liver
What is the term for the accumulation of excess body fluids?
Edema
Multiple choice: Which body fluid is essential for digestion? A) Saliva B) Blood C) Lymph
A) Saliva
True or False: Qi can be strengthened through acupuncture and herbal medicine.
True
What are the signs of Blood deficiency?
Pale complexion, dizziness, and palpitations.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for regulating body fluids.
Kidney
Short answer: What is one way to improve Qi flow?
Practicing Qi Gong or Tai Chi
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a sign of Qi stagnation? A) Relaxation B) Irritability C) Energy boost
B) Irritability
True or False: Blood has a cooling effect on the body.
True
What is the effect of excessive body fluids?
It can lead to dampness and phlegm in the body.
Classification and production of Qi
1- Yanqui - (Primary qi )derived from congenital essence
2- Zongqi - (Pectoral qi) formed from qingqi (clean qi ) and Gu Qi
3- Yingqi -(Nutrient qi) derived from the qi of food essence.
4- Weiqi- ( Defensive qi) formed from Gu qi .
Functions of Qi?
1- promoting function
2- warming function
3- defensive function
4- checking function
5- Qihua(activities of qi)
6- nourishing function
“ Qi is the commander of blood”
Blood in TCM?
Blood is a red liquid circulating in the vessels and is a vital nutrient substance in the body.
“ Blood is the mother of Qi”
Formation d circulation of blood ?
Originate from food and essence produced by the spleen and stomach. The heart dominates the blood and vessels, and propelling force of heart qi is the basis of blood circulation.
Function of the blood?
-Nourishing and moistening
-Blood is the material foundation for mental activity
Body fluid ?
Saliva
Gastric juice
Intestinal juice
Liquid in the joint cavities
Tears
Nasal discharge
Sweat
Urine
Formation and distribution of body fluid?
Body fluid is formed from food and drink after digestion and absorption by the spleen and stomach. The distribution and excretion of body fluid principally rely on the spleen’s function to transportation, the lung’s function of dispersing and descending and regulating water passages, the kidney’s function of controlling urination and separating the clean and the turbid.
Functional of body fluid ?
JING YE
JING- clear and thin
Distributed on muscular surface, has the function of warming and nourishing the muscles and moistening the skin.
YE- thick and heavy fluid
Stored in the joints and orifices and has the function of moistening the joins, strengthening the brain and marrow and nourishing the orifices.
