K-II Zang Fu, Qi, Blood & Body Fluid

Question 1

1. The function(s) of the heart include(s) ( ).
   (1) dominating the blood and vessels
   (2) moving the Qi
   (3) housing the mind
   (4) storing the blood

Answer 1

1. B

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 2

2. “The heart dominates the blood and vessel” means that ( ).
   (1) the heart dominates the blood of the whole body
   (2) the heart dominates the vessels of the whole body
   (3) the heart is the motive force for blood circulation
   ( 4) the heart produces the blood

Answer 2

2. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 3

3. The function of the heart in housing the mind is linked with ( ).
   (1) consciousness
   (2) spirit
   (3) sleep
   (4) memory

Answer 3

3. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 4

4. The heart dominating the blood and vessels means that ( ).
   (1) the heart controls the blood in the vessels
   (2) the heart produces the blood to support the vessels
   (3) the heart regulates the amount of the blood circulating within the vessels
   (4) the heart is the motive force for blood circulation

Answer 4

4. D

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 5

5. The heart ( ).
   (1) dominates the blood and vessels
   (2) manifests on the face
   (3) houses the mind
   (4) opens to the tongue

Answer 5

5. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 6

6. The liver regulates ( ).
   (1) water metabolism of the whole body
   (2) the volume of blood circulating in the body
   (3) yin and yang of the whole body
   (4) movement of Qi of the whole body

Answer 6

6. C;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 7

7. The liver ( ).
   (1) stores blood
   (2) maintains the free flow of Qi
   (3) controls the tendons
   (4) opens to the eye

Answer 7

7. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 8

8. The function of the liver for maintaining the free flow of Qi links with ( ).
   (1) emotional activity
   (2) ascending and descending function of the stomach and spleen
   (3) secretion of the bile
   ( 4) keeping the blood circulating in the vessels

Answer 8

8. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 9

9. Dysfunction of the liver for maintaining the free flow of Qi may affect ( ).
   (1) secretion and excretion of the bile
   (2) digestion
   (3) emotion
   (4) circulation of blood

Answer 9

9. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 10

10. The function of the lung in dominating Qi means ( ).
    (1) dominating the Qi of the respiration
    (2) maintaining the free flow of Qi
    (3) dominating the Qi of the whole body
    (4) absorbing nutrient substance

Answer 10

10. B

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 11

11. The functions of the lung include ( ).
    (1) dominating Qi
    (2) controlling respiration
    (3) dominating dispersing and descending
    (4) regulating the water passage

Answer 11

11. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 12

12. The function of the lung in regulating the water passage means ( ).
    (1) absorbing nutrient substances from water
    (2) keeping unrestrained pathways for the circulation of water
    (3) storing water
    (4) regulating the excretion of water

Answer 12

12. C

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 13

13. The lung ( ).
    (1) dominates the skin
    (2) dominates the muscles
    (3) opens to the nose
    (4) dominates the four limbs

Answer 13

13. B

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 14

14. The pectoral Qi is formed from ( ).
    (1) the kidney Qi
    (2) the essential Qi of water and food
    (3) the defensive Qi
    (4) the clear Qi inhaled by the lung

Answer 14

14. C

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 15

15. The pectoral Qi ( ).
    (1) accumulates in the chest
    (2) ascends to the throat
    (3) dominates respiration
    (4) promotes the heart’s function

Answer 15

15. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 16

16. The functions of the spleen include ( ).
    (1) governing transportation and transformation
    (2) regulating water passage
    (3) controlling blood
    (4) storing essence

Answer 16

16. B

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 17

17. The function of the spleen in transporting and transforming refers to ( ).
    (1) digestion of food and water
    (2) absorption of nutrient substances
    (3) transmission of nutrient substances
    (4) storing of nutrient substances

Answer 17

17. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 18

18. The function of the spleen in controlling blood means the spleen has the
    function of ( ).
    (1) promoting the circulation of blood
    (2) storing the blood
    (3 J manufacturing blood
    (4) keeping the blood circulating within the vessels

Answer 18

18. D

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 19

19. The spleen has the functions of ( ).
    (1) digesting food
    (2) absorbing essence
    (3) producing Qi and blood
    (4) transforming dampness

Answer 19

19. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 20

20. The spleen ( ).
    (1) dominates the muscles
    (2) dominates the four limbs
    (3) opens to the mouth
    (4) manifests on the lips

Answer 20

20. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 21

21. The kidney has the function of ( ).
    (1) storing essence
    (2) dominating development and reproduction
    (3) dominating water metabolism
    (4) storing blood

Answer 21

21. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 22

22. The kidney ( ).
    (1) opens to the ear
    (2) dominates the bone
    (3) dominates the urethra and anus orifices
    (4) manifests in the hair

Answer 22

22. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 23

23. The kidney essence has the functions of ( ).
    (1) producing marrow
    (2) nourishing the bone
    (3) nourishing the hair
    (4) producing the blood

Answer 23

23. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 24

24. The main functions of the stomach are ( ).
    (1) receiving food
    (2) absorbing essence from food
    (3) decomposing food
    (4) transmission of food essence

Answer 24

24. B

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 25

25. The main functions of the gallbladder are ( ).
    (1) producing bile
    (2) storing bile
    (3) digesting food
    (4) excreting bile to the intestines

Answer 25

25. C

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 26

26. The main functions of the small intestine are ( ).
    (1) receiving the food from the stomach
    (2) separating the clear from the turbid
    (3) absorbing essential substances and some of the water from the food
    (4) transmitting the residue of the food to the large intestine and water to the bladder

Answer 26

26. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 27

27. The main functions of the large intestine are ( ).
    (1) receiving the waste materials sent from the small intestine
    (2) absorbing the fluid content of waste materials
    (3) forming the waste materials into faces to be excreted
    (4) separating the clear from the turbid substances

Answer 27

27. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 28

28. The main functions of the bladder include ( ).
    (1) dominating water metabolism
    (2) temporary storage of urine
    (3) regulating water passage
    (4) discharging urine

Answer 28

28. C

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 29

29. The main functions of the Sanjiao are ( ).
    (1) to govern various forms of Qi
    (2) to serve as the passage for the flow of Qi
    (3) to serve as the pathway for body fluid
    (4) to dominate the blood and vessels

Answer 29

29. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 30

30. The functions of the middle-Jiao are ( ).
    (1) to digest food
    (2) absorb essential substances
    (3) to evaporate body fluids
    (4) to transform nutrient substances into blood

Answer 30

30. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 31

31. The extraordinary Fu organs include ( ).
    (1) the uterus
    (2) the brain
    (3) the gallbladder
    (4) the Sanjiao

Answer 31

31. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 32

32. Acquired Qi includes ( ).
    (1) Zong Qi (pectoral Qi)
    (2) Wei Qi (defensive Qi)
    (3) Ying qi (nutrient Qi)
    (4) Yuan Qi (primary Qi)

Answer 32

32. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 33

33. Congenital Qi includes ( ).
    (1) Zong Qi (pectoral Qi)
    (2) Wei Qi (defensive Qi)
    (3) Ying Qi (nutrient Qi)
    (4) Yuan Qi (primary Qi)

Answer 33

33. D

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 34

34. The primary functions of Ying Qi (nutrient Qi) are ( ).
    (1) controlling respiration
    (2) producing blood
    (3) producing water metabolism
    (4) circulating with the blood

Answer 34

34. C

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 35

35. The functions of Wei Qi (defensive Qi) are ( ).
    (1) protecting the body surface
    (2) controlling the opening and closing of the pores
    (3) moistening the skin and hair
    (4) warming the Zang-Fu organs

Answer 35

35. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 36

36. The functions of Qi include ( ).
    (1) promoting
    (2) warming
    (3) defending
    (4) checking

Answer 36

36. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 37

37. The circulation of blood in the vessels depends on the functions of ( ).
    (1) the heart
    (2) the liver
    (3) the spleen
    (4) the kidney

Answer 37

37. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 38

38. The blood is transformed from ( ).
    (1) food essence
    (2) Ying Qi (nutrient Qi)
    (3) kidney essence
    (4) Zang Qi (pectoral Qi)

Answer 38

38. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 39

39. The components of the blood include ( ).
    (1) Ying Qi (nutrient Qi)
    (2) body fluid
    (3) kidney essence
    (4) Wei Qi (defensive Qi)

Answer 39

39. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 40

40. The formation and distribution of body fluid are linked with the normal functions of ( ).
    (1) the spleen and stomach
    (2) the lung
    (3) the kidney
    (4) the small intestine

Answer 40

40. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 41

41. Clinically, the Zang organ(s) most likely effected by emotional factors is/are ( ).
    (1) the heart
    (2) the liver
    (3) the spleen
    (4) the kidney

Answer 41

41. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 42

42. TCM attributes the formation of a tumour (or enlargement of the internal organs in the abdomen) to ( ).
    (1) Qi stagnancy
    (2) blood deficiency
    (3) phlegm-damp
    (4) blood stasis

Answer 42

42. D

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 43

43. The cause(s) of the formation of soft, movable nodules include(s) ( ).
    (1) Qi stagnancy
    (2) cold-damp
    (3) superficial blood stasis
    (4) phlegm retained subcutaneously

Answer 43

43. D

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 44

44. The Zang-Fu organs that are related to emotional activities include ( ),
    (1) the heart
    (2) the brain
    (3) the liver
    (4) the kidney

Answer 44

44. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct

Question 45

45. Which of the following organs or channels relate(s) to normal menstruation?
    (1) the kidney
    (2) the liver
    (3) the Chong channel
    (4) the Ren channel

Answer 45

45. E

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D: 4
E: all answers are correct