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What is one of the primary functions of the Spleen?
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?
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?
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?
What indicates an impairment of the Spleen based on lip condition?
What does the Spleen send to the Lungs and Small Intestine?
What does the Spleen send to the Lungs and Small Intestine?
What effect does weak Food-Qi extraction have on the body?
What effect does weak Food-Qi extraction have on the body?
Which aspects of cognition are associated with the Spleen?
Which aspects of cognition are associated with the Spleen?
During which time of day is the Spleen most active?
During which time of day is the Spleen most active?
What flavor is primarily associated with the Earth element of the Spleen?
What flavor is primarily associated with the Earth element of the Spleen?
What is a function of the Spleen related to digestion?
What is a function of the Spleen related to digestion?
What is the primary role of the spleen in relation to the liver?
What is the primary role of the spleen in relation to the liver?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the stomach's function?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the stomach's function?
What effect does spleen dysfunction have on appetite?
What effect does spleen dysfunction have on appetite?
How does the stomach ensure fluid management in digestion?
How does the stomach ensure fluid management in digestion?
What role does the spleen play in relation to the kidneys?
What role does the spleen play in relation to the kidneys?
What might happen if the stomach lacks sufficient Qi?
What might happen if the stomach lacks sufficient Qi?
What is primarily affected when the spleen fails to transform and transport properly?
What is primarily affected when the spleen fails to transform and transport properly?
Which of the following is a consequence of spleen Qi deficiency?
Which of the following is a consequence of spleen Qi deficiency?
What would a dysfunction in the stomach indicate regarding its role in fluid production?
What would a dysfunction in the stomach indicate regarding its role in fluid production?
How does ascension and descension work between the spleen and stomach?
How does ascension and descension work between the spleen and stomach?
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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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