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Which characteristic is NOT associated with yang?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with yang?
- Death (correct)
- Warmth
- Activity/movement
- Light
What relationship describes how yin and yang need each other for existence?
What relationship describes how yin and yang need each other for existence?
- Inter-dependence (correct)
- Infinite Divisibility
- Intertransformation
- Mutual-Consuming
Which of the following substances is associated with the heart?
Which of the following substances is associated with the heart?
- Blood
- Shen (correct)
- Jing
- Qi
What is the role of qi in relation to blood?
What is the role of qi in relation to blood?
In the context of yin and yang transformation, what does day turn into?
In the context of yin and yang transformation, what does day turn into?
What is the primary function of the Gallbladder?
What is the primary function of the Gallbladder?
Which organ is primarily responsible for maintaining the free flow of qi, blood, and fluids in the body?
Which organ is primarily responsible for maintaining the free flow of qi, blood, and fluids in the body?
Which organ is associated with willpower and determination?
Which organ is associated with willpower and determination?
What is the function of the Spleen in the context of organ functions?
What is the function of the Spleen in the context of organ functions?
Which organ houses the Po or Corporeal Soul, responsible for physical feelings and sensations?
Which organ houses the Po or Corporeal Soul, responsible for physical feelings and sensations?
What is the main function of Zong qi in the body?
What is the main function of Zong qi in the body?
Which type of qi is primarily involved in protecting the body against pathogens?
Which type of qi is primarily involved in protecting the body against pathogens?
Which emotion is linked to causing qi to descend and potentially leading to urinary issues?
Which emotion is linked to causing qi to descend and potentially leading to urinary issues?
What characterizes Jin fluids compared to Ye liquids?
What characterizes Jin fluids compared to Ye liquids?
Which type of qi primarily nourishes the blood and flows in the channels?
Which type of qi primarily nourishes the blood and flows in the channels?
What can lead to the stagnation of qi due to excessive mental activity?
What can lead to the stagnation of qi due to excessive mental activity?
Which organ is classified as one of the six extraordinary organs?
Which organ is classified as one of the six extraordinary organs?
What is a common external cause of disease mentioned in the content?
What is a common external cause of disease mentioned in the content?
Which characteristic is associated with yin?
Which characteristic is associated with yin?
What relationship between yin and yang describes the phenomenon where excess of one leads to a deficiency of the other?
What relationship between yin and yang describes the phenomenon where excess of one leads to a deficiency of the other?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Treasures?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Treasures?
What is one of the primary functions of qi?
What is one of the primary functions of qi?
Which vital substance is associated with the heart?
Which vital substance is associated with the heart?
Which organ is responsible for the transformation and transportation of substances in the body?
Which organ is responsible for the transformation and transportation of substances in the body?
What role does the gallbladder play in decision-making?
What role does the gallbladder play in decision-making?
Which spirit is housed in the kidney and is responsible for willpower?
Which spirit is housed in the kidney and is responsible for willpower?
Which part of the eye corresponds to the liver?
Which part of the eye corresponds to the liver?
What is the primary role of the lung in relation to qi?
What is the primary role of the lung in relation to qi?
What type of qi is a combination of food qi and air qi and is stored in the chest?
What type of qi is a combination of food qi and air qi and is stored in the chest?
Which emotion is known to cause qi to rise, potentially resulting in headaches?
Which emotion is known to cause qi to rise, potentially resulting in headaches?
What is the primary quality of Jin fluids compared to Ye liquids?
What is the primary quality of Jin fluids compared to Ye liquids?
Which internal emotional cause can lead to bloating and distention by stagnating qi?
Which internal emotional cause can lead to bloating and distention by stagnating qi?
Which type of qi is primarily derived from kidney essence and circulates through the body?
Which type of qi is primarily derived from kidney essence and circulates through the body?
What is the primary external cause of disease linked to environmental exposure?
What is the primary external cause of disease linked to environmental exposure?
Which type of qi protects the body against pathogens and regulates body temperature?
Which type of qi protects the body against pathogens and regulates body temperature?
Which of the following is NOT classified as one of the six extraordinary organs?
Which of the following is NOT classified as one of the six extraordinary organs?
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YIN VS YANG
- Yang Characteristics: Associated with birth, light, daytime, warmth, activity, exterior, and excess.
- Yin Characteristics: Linked to death, darkness, night, coolness, stillness, and deficiency.
- Opposition: Yin and yang oppose each other, creating balance; e.g., fire (yang) vs. water (yin).
- Inter-dependence: Yin provides structure for yang; qi (yang) needs organs (yin) to function.
- Mutual-Consuming: Excess yang heat can deplete body fluids (yin), leading to dryness.
- Intertransformation: Yin and yang can change into one another; e.g., day transforms into night.
- Infinite Divisibility: Entities can be divided into yin and yang; e.g., earth (yin) vs. sun (yang).
VITAL SUBSTANCES
- Jing: Associated with the kidneys.
- Qi: Linked with the lungs.
- Blood: Related to the liver.
- Body Fluids: Associated with the spleen.
- Shen: Connected to the heart.
THREE TREASURES
- Shen: Spirit or consciousness.
- Qi: Vital energy or life force.
- Jing: Essence or foundational energy.
QI
- Role of Qi: Commands blood and manages vital functions including transport, warmth, and protection.
- Types of Qi:
- Qing Qi: Air qi.
- Gu Qi: Food-derived qi, transformed by the spleen and sent to the lungs.
- Zong Qi: Combination of Gu and Qing qi, supports lung and heart functions.
- Yuan Qi: Original qi from kidney, sustains life and is circulated through San Jiao.
- Wei Qi: Defensive qi protecting against pathogens and managing body temperature.
- Ying Qi: Nutritive qi nourishing blood.
SEVEN EMOTIONS AND QI
- Anger: Causes qi to rise; affects the liver.
- Fear: Causes qi to descend; affects kidneys.
- Joy: Slows qi; impacts heart and circulation.
- Worry/Pensiveness: Stagnates qi; harms spleen.
- Grief/Sorrow: Consumes qi; affects lungs.
- Shock/Fright: Scatters qi; impacts kidneys and heart.
JIN FLUIDS VS YE LIQUIDS
- Jin Fluids: Yang, clear, and light; include sweat and saliva.
- Ye Liquids: Yin, turbid, and dense; include synovial fluid and bone marrow.
CAUSES OF DISEASE
- Internal Causes: Emotional disturbances such as anger and fear.
- External Causes: Environmental elements like wind, cold, fire, and dampness.
- Miscellaneous Causes: Factors like constitution, overindulgence, and injury.
SIX EXTRAORDINARY ORGANS
- Uterus: Unique reproductive organ.
- Brain: Central organ for cognition.
- Marrow: Contributes to blood production and brain nourishment.
- Bones: Provide structure and support.
- Blood Vessels: Circulate blood throughout the body.
- Gallbladder: Influences decision-making and courage.
ORGAN FUNCTIONS
-
Zang Organs (Yin, solid):
- Liver: Moves qi and stores blood.
- Heart: Circulates blood and governs vessels.
- Spleen: Manages digestion and blood containment.
- Lung: Governs qi and respiration.
- Kidney: Stores essence and regulates fluids.
- Pericardium: Protects the heart.
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Fu Organs (Yang, hollow):
- Gallbladder: Manages bile secretion.
- Small Intestine: Separates pure from turbid.
- San Jiao: Distributes original qi.
- Stomach: Prepares food for digestion.
- Large Intestine: Facilitates waste elimination.
- Urinary Bladder: Stores and expels urine.
SPIRIT OF THE ORGANS
- Liver: Houses the Hun (Ethereal Soul) responsible for planning and goals.
- Heart: Houses the Shen, managing consciousness and memory.
- Spleen: Hosts the Yi, involved in thought and concentration.
- Lung: Houses the Po (Corporeal Soul), dealing with physical sensations.
- Kidney: Houses the Zhi, responsible for willpower and determination.
PARTS OF THE EYE
- Sclera: Associated with the lung.
- Upper Eyelid: Related to the spleen.
- Lower Eyelid: Connected to the stomach.
- Corners: Linked to the heart.
- Iris: Corresponds to the liver.
- Pupil: Associated with the kidney.
YIN VS YANG
- Yang Characteristics: Associated with birth, light, daytime, warmth, activity, exterior, and excess.
- Yin Characteristics: Linked to death, darkness, night, coolness, stillness, and deficiency.
- Opposition: Yin and yang oppose each other, creating balance; e.g., fire (yang) vs. water (yin).
- Inter-dependence: Yin provides structure for yang; qi (yang) needs organs (yin) to function.
- Mutual-Consuming: Excess yang heat can deplete body fluids (yin), leading to dryness.
- Intertransformation: Yin and yang can change into one another; e.g., day transforms into night.
- Infinite Divisibility: Entities can be divided into yin and yang; e.g., earth (yin) vs. sun (yang).
VITAL SUBSTANCES
- Jing: Associated with the kidneys.
- Qi: Linked with the lungs.
- Blood: Related to the liver.
- Body Fluids: Associated with the spleen.
- Shen: Connected to the heart.
THREE TREASURES
- Shen: Spirit or consciousness.
- Qi: Vital energy or life force.
- Jing: Essence or foundational energy.
QI
- Role of Qi: Commands blood and manages vital functions including transport, warmth, and protection.
- Types of Qi:
- Qing Qi: Air qi.
- Gu Qi: Food-derived qi, transformed by the spleen and sent to the lungs.
- Zong Qi: Combination of Gu and Qing qi, supports lung and heart functions.
- Yuan Qi: Original qi from kidney, sustains life and is circulated through San Jiao.
- Wei Qi: Defensive qi protecting against pathogens and managing body temperature.
- Ying Qi: Nutritive qi nourishing blood.
SEVEN EMOTIONS AND QI
- Anger: Causes qi to rise; affects the liver.
- Fear: Causes qi to descend; affects kidneys.
- Joy: Slows qi; impacts heart and circulation.
- Worry/Pensiveness: Stagnates qi; harms spleen.
- Grief/Sorrow: Consumes qi; affects lungs.
- Shock/Fright: Scatters qi; impacts kidneys and heart.
JIN FLUIDS VS YE LIQUIDS
- Jin Fluids: Yang, clear, and light; include sweat and saliva.
- Ye Liquids: Yin, turbid, and dense; include synovial fluid and bone marrow.
CAUSES OF DISEASE
- Internal Causes: Emotional disturbances such as anger and fear.
- External Causes: Environmental elements like wind, cold, fire, and dampness.
- Miscellaneous Causes: Factors like constitution, overindulgence, and injury.
SIX EXTRAORDINARY ORGANS
- Uterus: Unique reproductive organ.
- Brain: Central organ for cognition.
- Marrow: Contributes to blood production and brain nourishment.
- Bones: Provide structure and support.
- Blood Vessels: Circulate blood throughout the body.
- Gallbladder: Influences decision-making and courage.
ORGAN FUNCTIONS
-
Zang Organs (Yin, solid):
- Liver: Moves qi and stores blood.
- Heart: Circulates blood and governs vessels.
- Spleen: Manages digestion and blood containment.
- Lung: Governs qi and respiration.
- Kidney: Stores essence and regulates fluids.
- Pericardium: Protects the heart.
-
Fu Organs (Yang, hollow):
- Gallbladder: Manages bile secretion.
- Small Intestine: Separates pure from turbid.
- San Jiao: Distributes original qi.
- Stomach: Prepares food for digestion.
- Large Intestine: Facilitates waste elimination.
- Urinary Bladder: Stores and expels urine.
SPIRIT OF THE ORGANS
- Liver: Houses the Hun (Ethereal Soul) responsible for planning and goals.
- Heart: Houses the Shen, managing consciousness and memory.
- Spleen: Hosts the Yi, involved in thought and concentration.
- Lung: Houses the Po (Corporeal Soul), dealing with physical sensations.
- Kidney: Houses the Zhi, responsible for willpower and determination.
PARTS OF THE EYE
- Sclera: Associated with the lung.
- Upper Eyelid: Related to the spleen.
- Lower Eyelid: Connected to the stomach.
- Corners: Linked to the heart.
- Iris: Corresponds to the liver.
- Pupil: Associated with the kidney.
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