Qi, Blood, Body Fluids Flashcards

1
Q

Zong Qi is made up of which two types of Qi?

A

Air Qi + Food Qi

aka Qing Qi + Gu Qi

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2
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These statements describe which type of Qi?

  • Stored in the chest
  • Promote the LU’s function of controlling respiration
  • Promote the HT’s function of dominating the blood & vessels
A

Zong Qi

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3
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What are alternate names for Zong Qi?

A

Pectoral Qi

Gathering Qi

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4
Q

What type of Qi is inhaled by the Lung?

A

Air Qi (aka Qing Qi)

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5
Q

What type of Qi is produced by the Spleen & Stomach?

A

Food Qi (aka Grain Qi or Gu Qi)

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6
Q

These statements describe which type of Qi?

  • Derived from congenital Essence
  • Supplemented & nourished by Food Essence
  • Take root in the KD
  • Spreads to the entire body via the San Jiao
A

Yuan Qi

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7
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What are alternate names for Yuan Qi?

A

Primary Qi

Original Qi

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8
Q

What type of Qi is the last stage of transformation of Qi, and is the Meridian Qi?

A

Zhen Qi

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9
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What are alternate names for Zhen Qi?

A

Vital Qi

True Qi

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10
Q

These statements describe which type of Qi?

  • Circulates outside the vessels
  • Protects the surface, defends the body against pathogens
  • Controls opening & closing of the pores
  • Moistens the skin & hair
  • Readjusts body temp,and warms up the zang fu
A

Wei Qi

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11
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What is an alternate name for Wei Qi?

A

Defensive Qi

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12
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These statements describe which type of Qi?

  • Circulate in the vessels
  • Produce blood and circulates with it
  • Provides further nourishment of blood (Ying-Blood)
A

Ying Qi

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13
Q

What are alternate names for Ying Qi?

A

Nutritive Qi

Nutrient Qi

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14
Q

What type of Qi is characterized by the organ to which it pertains?

A

Zang Fu Qi (aka Organ Qi)

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15
Q

These statements describe which type of Qi?

  • The True Qi of SP/ST
  • The SP’s function of transportation & transformation
  • The SP’s function of raising Qi
A

Zhong Qi

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16
Q

What are alternate names for Zhong Qi?

A

Middle Qi

Central Qi

17
Q

These statements describe which type of Qi?

  • Also called Righteous Qi or Upright Qi
  • Combination of Defensive Qi + Nutritive Qi + KD Essence
  • Contrasted to Pathogenic Factor (Xie Qi)
A

Zheng Qi

18
Q

What are the functions of Qi?

A
  1. Transporting
  2. Warming
  3. Protecting
  4. Holding
  5. Transforming
19
Q

Does Lung Qi ascend or descend?

A

Descend

20
Q

In what direction does Liver Qi move?

A

All directions

21
Q

Does Stomach Qi ascend or descend?

A

Descend

22
Q

Does Spleen Qi ascend or descend?

A

Ascend

23
Q

Does Heart Qi ascend or descend?

A

Descend

24
Q

Does Kidney Qi ascend or descend?

A

Both:
Kidney-Water Ascends
Kidney Qi Descends