Spleen and Stomach Functions in TCM

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What is one of the primary functions of the Spleen?

Regulates hormonal balance

Controls the muscles and the 4 limbs (correct)

Filters toxins from the blood

Facilitates the absorption of minerals

What emotional state is closely associated with Spleen dysfunction?

Indifference

Elation

Pensiveness and worry (correct)

Anger and frustration

Which function of the Spleen helps keep blood within the vessels?

Raising of Qi (correct)

Transformation of food

Detoxification process

Regulation of hormones

What indicates an impairment of the Spleen based on lip condition?

Dry, red, pale, or swollen lips Signup and view all the answers

What does the Spleen send to the Lungs and Small Intestine?

Clear fluids and turbid fluids Signup and view all the answers

What effect does weak Food-Qi extraction have on the body?

Poor muscle functioning Signup and view all the answers

Which aspects of cognition are associated with the Spleen?

Thinking, studying, and memorizing Signup and view all the answers

During which time of day is the Spleen most active?

9 – 11 am Signup and view all the answers

What flavor is primarily associated with the Earth element of the Spleen?

Sweet Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of the Spleen related to digestion?

Converting Food Qi into Food Essence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the spleen in relation to the liver?

It produces yang to support liver function. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the stomach's function?

It prepares food for further processing by the spleen. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does spleen dysfunction have on appetite?

It may cause poor appetite. Signup and view all the answers

How does the stomach ensure fluid management in digestion?

It maintains a wet environment for rotting and ripening. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the spleen play in relation to the kidneys?

It generates Yang which is stored in the kidneys. Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if the stomach lacks sufficient Qi?

It could lead to inability to 'rot' food efficiently. Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily affected when the spleen fails to transform and transport properly?

The quality of the pulse. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of spleen Qi deficiency?

Sinking of Qi. Signup and view all the answers

What would a dysfunction in the stomach indicate regarding its role in fluid production?

It fails to produce necessary body fluids. Signup and view all the answers

How does ascension and descension work between the spleen and stomach?

Spleen ascends to help stomach control Qi. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spleen and Stomach Functions

The Spleen and Stomach are connected to the Earth element.
The emotional connection to the Spleen and Stomach is pensiveness and worry; the sound is singing.
The emotions associated with these meridians negatively impact the digestive system.
The Spleen meridian peaks between 9am-11am, and the Stomach meridian peaks between 7am-9am.
The Spleen governs the transformation and transportation of food Qi into food essence.
The Spleen also controls the blood, muscles, and limbs.
The Spleen opens into the mouth and manifests in the lips and controls taste.
The Spleen’s function of "raising of Qi" helps send refined Qi to the lungs and heart.
The Spleen houses the Yi, which is responsible for thinking, memory, concentration, and generating ideas.
The Stomach controls the “receiving” of food and drink.
The Stomach is responsible for “rotting” and “ripening” food.
The Stomach controls the transportation of food essences to the limbs.
The Stomach controls the descending of Qi to the small intestine.
The Stomach is the origin of fluids that aid in digestion and produce food essence.

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This quiz explores the essential functions of the Spleen and Stomach in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Learn about their connections to the Earth element, emotional impacts, and their roles in digestion and energy transformation. Delve into how these organs influence overall health and well-being.