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Functions of the Lung Flashcards

1
Q

How does the lung regulate all physiological activites

A

Governs Qi Controls all channels and Blood Vessels Governs Breath

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2
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What is the sound of the Lung

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Weeping

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If the Lungs are invaded by Heat, the nose is blocked; if the Lungs have Dampness, there may be bleeding from the nose and loss of the sense of smell.

T/F

A

F

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4
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Through _______, Essence plays a role in all physiological processes

A

Po

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5
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Po is the _________________ of Essence

A

entering and exiting

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6
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Qi is the basis for all physiological activities; the Lungs, by governing Qi, are naturally in charge of all physiological activities.

T/F

A

T

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7
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What makes up Zong Qi?

A

Gu Qi + Kong Qi

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8
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Which sense organ does the Lung open into

A

Nose

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9
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What is meant by the saying Lungs loathe Cold

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1st organ in danger affected by exterior pathogenic factors Strength and tone of voice dependent on Lung

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10
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What is flowing through the Vessels?

A

Qi Xue

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11
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If the Lungs’ function of diffusing body fluids is impaired, fluids may accumulate under the skin, causing oedema (usually of the ankles).

T/F

A

F

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12
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How does the Lungs’ regulation of Water passages depend on their diffusing and descending functions?

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The diffusing of Qi and fluids towards the space between skin and muscles regulates the fluids of the Upper Burner and regulates sweat. For this reason the Upper Burner is compared to a ‘mist’. The descending of Qi and fluids to the Lower Burner (Kidneys and Bladder) ensures that fluids move from the Upper to the Lower Burner and also that they are excreted properly through the Bladder.

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13
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What is the color of the Lung

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White

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14
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How do the dispersing and descending functions of the Lungs help the Qi mechanism?

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The diffusing function of the Lungs ensures the correct entering and exiting of Qi, especially in the Upper Burner and in the space between skin and muscles. The descending of Lung-Qi ensures that Qi descends from the Upper towards the Lower Burner; by so doing, it is a vital part of the ascending–descending of Qi.

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15
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The Corporeal Soul is Yin compared with the Ethereal Soul, and it is formed at conception.

T/F

A

T

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16
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______ dies with the body, _______ survives death

A

Hun

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17
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How do the Lungs influence the space between the skin and muscles?

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The Lungs diffuse Qi and fluids to the skin and to the space between the skin and muscles. When Qi is properly regulated and the Lungs diffuse Defensive Qi to this space, the person has a good resistance to pathogenic factors. If the Lungs fail to diffuse Qi to this space (because of Lung-Qi deficiency), the space is said to be too ‘open’, which makes the person prone to invasions of external pathogenic factors. When the Lungs diffuse fluids to the space between skin and muscles, sweating is properly regulated. When the diffusing of fluids in this space by the Lungs is impaired (through Lung-Qi deficiency), the person may sweat excessively.

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18
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Which are the two main aspects of the Lungs’ descending function?

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The Lungs descends Qi to the Kidneys, which respond by holding Qi; the coordination between Lungs and Kidneys harmonizes respiration. The Lungs also descend Body Fluids to the Kidneys, which evaporate them and send the resulting ‘steam’ up to the Lungs to keep them moist. Furthermore, the Lungs descend fluids to the Bladder from where they are excreted as urine.

19
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What is the relationship between the Corporeal Soul and the Essence?

A

The Lungs house the Corporeal Soul. This is described as the ‘entering and exiting’ of the Essence. By this is meant that, through the Corporeal Soul, the Essence ‘enters and exits’; this indicates that the Essence plays a role in all physical processes. In particular, following the Corporeal Soul (and therefore the Lungs), the Essence goes to the space between the skin and muscles where it plays a role in the protection from exterior pathogenic factors.

20
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What is the smell of the Lung

A

rotten

21
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What is the taste of the Lung

A

pungent

22
Q

When is Po formed

A

at conception

23
Q

The Lungs regulate all physiological activities by:

a) Governing Qi.
b) Controlling breathing.
c) Controlling all channels and blood vessels.
d) Controlling the ascending-descending and entering-exiting of Qi.
e) All of the above.

A

e

24
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Body hair will have a withered, brittle and dry quality if:

a) The Lung-Qi is not descending properly.
b) The Kidneys are not receiving the Qi.
c) The Lungs are not diffusing Qi and fluids properly.
d) The Heart-Blood is deficient.
e) All of the above.

A

c

25
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Given that the Lungs govern Qi, in which way do they influence the blood vessels (under the control of the Heart and Blood)?

A

The Lungs govern Qi; Qi is the commander of Blood and Blood is the mother of Qi. Nutritive Qi and Blood flow side by side in both channels and blood vessels. Blood relies on the propelling action of Qi to flow in the blood vessels. It is for these reasons that the Lungs influence the blood vessels.

26
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If the descending movement of Qi is impaired, Lung-Qi does not flow down, and Qi will accumulate in the chest, causing which symptoms?

a) Cough, breathlessness and a feeling of oppression of the chest.
b) Inability to lie down.
c) Retention of urine.
d) All of the above.
e) None of the above.

A

d

27
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What is the climate of the Lung

A

Dry

28
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What is the clinical significance of the Lungs’ governing Qi?

A

The Lungs inhale air, Kong Qi. The Lungs also play a role in the formation of Qi by inhaling air, which, after mixing with the Food-Qi of the Spleen, forms Gathering Qi. Gathering Qi forms True Qi under the influence of Original Qi.

29
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How do the Lungs regulate all physiological activities?

A

Lungs = Prime Minister

Lungs regulate all physiological activities.

3 main ways:

  1. Governing Qi: in charge of respiration
  2. controlling all channels
  3. Controlling all blood vessels.

Qi is the basis of all transportation and transformation).

30
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What is meant by the saying Lungs control 100 Vessels

A

it is the Prime Minister influence on all channels as they circulate Qi by extention, all vessels and Meridians

31
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How does one recognize the presence of Zong Qi?

A

in the beat of the pulse the timing of the Breath

32
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If Lung Qi is weak, how will the hands feel

A

cold

33
Q

________ is responsible for feelings and sensations

A

Po

34
Q

Which Hair is associated to the Kidneys

A

Head hair

35
Q

Which hair is associated with the Lungs

A

body Hair

36
Q

Regarding the functions of the Lungs, which of the following statements are correct?

a) They govern Qi and respiration.
b) They control channels and blood vessels.
c) They control diffusing and descending of Qi.
d) They regulate all physiological activities.
e) All of the above.

A

e

37
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Lungs govern Qi, which is essential to aid the Heart to circulate Blood. Therefore, the Lungs also play an important part in maintaining the health of blood vessels.

T/F

A

T

38
Q

In which wars does the Lung functin in a down bearing way

A

diffusion of Qi Breath into the Space of the Derma - Coul li descent of fluids down to kidneys

39
Q

How does the Lungs regulate Water passages

A

Mists into the derma descends to Kidneys Excretion through sweat

40
Q

The Lungs spread fluids to the skin and the space between skin and muscles all over the body. If the Lungs do not diffuse fluids normally, then:

a) The skin will be sensitive to cold and not like to get wet.
b) The skin may be rough and dry.
c) The skin will become red and inflamed.
d) Oedema will result.
e) None of the above.

A

b

41
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What is the Lung Qi the Commander of?

A

Blood

42
Q

Which are the two main aspects of the Lungs’ diffusing function?

A

The Lungs diffuse Qi and Body Fluids to the space between the skin and muscles. Qi is present in the space between skin and muscles in the form of Defensive Qi, which protects the body from invasions of external pathogenic factors. The Lungs also diffuse Body Fluids to the space between skin and muscles where they form sweat and moisten that space. This also contributes to the protection from external pathogenic factors.

43
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Lungs are a delicate Organ

A

• It’s the first to be invaded by external pathogenic factors 1st - energetic exterior of body - wei Qi 2nd - into interior, usually affects lungs

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