ZangFu Organs Flashcards
How does the LU regulate all Physiological Activities?
It governs Qi, which is the basis for al physiological activities
Which organ is the Minister Fire as it pertains to Liver and Gallbladder?
Pericardium
___________ gives the Mind movement (inspiration, sense of life purpose, relationship to others)
Ethereal Soul
What organs are “solid,” Zang or Fu?
Zang organs - Yin
Body fluid is a product of ________
Blood
________ regulates the cycle of menstruation and ovulation
Heart
Which organ controls the Voice?
LU
Which organ opens into the Mouth?
SP
Which organ manifests in Body Hair?
LU
Which organs are “Hollow” organs, Zang or Fu?
Fu
Which organ Ensures Smooth Qi Flow?
Liver
Which organ influences the sense of taste?
Heart
What warms the Lower Burner and Bladder?
Ming Men - Kidney yang
Spleen transforms and transports ______ to the Lung
Gu Qi and Body Fluid
Which organ opens into the Nose and controls Nasal Mucus?
LU
Which organ houses the Intellect?
SP
___________ provides heat to SP to assist with the transforming and transporting of fluids
Kidney Yang
Which organ stores blood?
Liver
Proper communication between Lung and Kidney is required for smooth _______
Respiration
Which organ regulates the Water Passages?
LU
Mind directs the “coming and going” of the ______________ soul.
Ethereal
Liver relies on ______ Qi to move Blood in the channels and vessels
Lung
Which organ influences speech, talking, and laughing?
Heart
Which organ houses the Will?
Kidney
_______ Blood moistens and nourishes Lung Qi
Liver
Which organ dominates and spreads Qi to all the tissues of the body?
LU
Which organ controls the Two Lower Orifices?
Kidney
_________ is the root of the Pre-Heaven Qi
Kidney
Kidney Essence is required to produce (which vital substance)
Blood
Which organ’s qi assists the HT with housing the Mind?
Kidney (Ming Men)
Contracting and relaxing of tendons depend on nourishment by _______
Liver Blood
Which organ controls the sinews?
Liver
The HT does what to blood?
Governs Blood
True or False, the LIV influences the state of the emotions everywhere
True
Which organ Regulates all Physiological Activities?
LU
____________ descends to warm Kidney Yin
Heart Fire
Which organ opens into the Ears?
Kidney
Liver and ______ have a common origin
Kidney
What warms the SP and ST to aid digestion?
Ming Men
______ directs the Essence
Mind
Lung Qi sends Gu Qi to the ______ where it is transformed into Blood
Heart
Which organ transports Food Qi upward to the lung?
SP
______ controls the reception of Qi
Kidney
Which organ controls the channels and the blood vessels?
LU
Which organ manifests in the Hair?
Kidney
Which organ provides Qi for the Bladder which transforms and stores the urine?
Kidney
Which organ houses the Ethereal Soul?
Liver
What are the key symptoms of HT dysfunction?
Palpitations, insomnia, stuttering
Which organ manifests in the Nails?
Liver
__________ provides Blood to the Uterus
Liver
Which organs can be full, but cannot be over-filled, store vital substance without excreting? Zang or Fu
Zang
Which organ manifests in the lips?
SP
Lung directs Body Fluid downward to the _______ and _____
Kidney and Bladder
Which organ controls the Blood?
SP
_______ is the root of post-heaven qi
Spleen
Which aspect of the spirit influences capacity for planning and having direction in life?
Ethereal Soul (Hun)
Which organs receive and digest food, transport and EXCRETE waste? Zang or Fu
Fu
Which organ Governs Qi?
LU
Liver ascends and is on the _________, Lung descends and is on the _______
Left, right
Which organ controls the Reception of Qi?
Kidney
_________ moistens the eyes and helps them see
Liver Blood
Which organ controls the muscles and the four limbs?
SP
Which organ controls the Ascending and Raising of Qi and Body Fluid?
SP
Which organ regulates the opening and closing of the pores and sweating?
LU
Lung ______ Qi
Governs
Which organ regulates blood volume?
Liver
What are the key symptoms of SP dysfunction?
Poor appetite, loose stools
Kidney Essence produces _________ which communicates with the Brain
Marrow
__________ and Blood have a common source
Essence
What are the key symptoms of LIV dysfunction?
Hypochondriac pain and distention, irritablity
Blood is the liquid vehicle of _____
Qi
Which organs fill and empty repeatedly without storing? Zang or Fu
Fu
Liver Blood nourishes and replenishes ____________.
Kidney Essence
Which organ’s Qi lifts along the midline of the body and holds the internal organs in place?
SP
Which organ receives Body Fluids from the Lung, separates the clean from the dirty fluid, excretes the dirty fluid and vaporizes the clean from the dirty fluids?
Kidney
Other than the HT, which channel points can invigorate blood or COOL blood?
Pericardium
How are blood and body fluid related? How do they pertain to the Heart?
Blood and Body fluid have a common origin so can mutually interchange. Body Fluid is the source of sweat. HT governs Blood, Controls Sweat
Which aspect of the Spirit is responsible for a healthy body, clear sensations, and sharp movements?
Corporeal Soul
Which organ opens into the Eye?
Liver
Which organ is the origin of Blood?
SP
Which organ controls transformation, separation and movement of fluids?
SP
What does the SP do with Clear Qi and pure Fluid?
Sends it upwards
Which organ opens into the Tongue?
Heart
Which organ stores the essence?
Kidney
What is the source of Fire for all the internal organs?
Ming Men
True or False, the LIV assists SP and ST with digestion
True
____________ is the foundation of the Mind
Pre-heaven essence
_____ makes Blood circulate
Qi
What are the key symptoms of LU dysfunction?
Cough, Asthma
_________ provides heat to the SP so it can transform and transport fluids
Kidney Yang
Which organ controls diffusing and descending of Qi and Body Fluid?
LU
Where is the root of Yuan Qi?
Gate of Vitality (Ming Men)
Spleen Qi flows in which direction?
Upward
_______ Blood nourishes the Spleen
Heart
Which organ produces Marrow, Fills the Brain, Controls the Bones?
Kidney
What does the Intellect Spirit influence?
Influences capacity for thinking and studying, memorizing, concentrating
In acute febrile diseases, this organ protects the HT from invasion by pathogenic factors, and it may be obstructed by Heat manifesting with high fever and delirium
Pericardium
Which organ governs Transformation and Transportation?
SP
Acute asthma would be a dysfunction of the ______, while chronic asthma would be a symptom of _________
Lung, Kidney
Which organ Assists the Intestines in separating the clean from the dirty fluids?
Kidney
Which organ receives and holds (anchors) the Qi descended by the Lung?
Kidney
Which organ is the “Upper Source of Water” and supports the SJ in moving and excreting fluids?
LU
_________ ascends to moisten and cool Heart Yang
Kidney Yin
What are the key symptoms of Kidney dysfunction?
Weak and sore lower back and knees
____________ ensures smooth Qi flow to regulate the emotions
Liver
Which organ houses the Corporeal Soul?
LU
Which organ spreads Body Fluid to the skin?
LU
Which organ governs circulation of Qi in the channels and the vessels?
LU
Which aspect of the Spirit will influence will-power and mental focus, memory and recall?
Will (Zhi)
Liver Qi flows in which direction?
Upward and outward to all parts of the body
What are the key symptoms of Pericardium dysfunction?
Very painful chest pain, menstruation
What is the main organ responsible for the circulation of Blood?
Heart
Which organ Governs Water?
Kidney
Lung Qi descends to communicate with the _______
Kidney
Ascending of Liver Qi and descending of LUng Qi depend on each other and maintain _________________.
Balance in the body
Which organ is the origin of Body Fluid?
ST
Tranformation of Food Qi to Blood occurs where?
HT
Blood vessels and pulse reflect the _____ Qi
Heart Qi
The mutual assistance of Fire and Water describes the relationship of which organs?
HEART AND KIDNEY
___________ is the source of menstrual blood (tian gui)
Kidney
Spleen is the __________ of Blood
Origin
Blood _______ Qi
Nourishes
Which organ ASSISTS the Heart with circulation of Blood and why?
Liver, because Liver Regulates Qi
