Chapter 4 Qi, Blood And Body Fluid

Question 1

What is Qi in traditional Chinese medicine?

Answer 1

Qi is the vital life force or energy that flows through the body.

Question 2

True or False: Blood is considered a form of Qi.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The three main substances in the body according to traditional Chinese medicine are Qi, _____, and body fluids.

Answer 3

Blood

Question 4

What role does Blood play in the body?

Answer 4

Blood nourishes and moistens the organs and tissues.

Question 5

Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of Blood?

Answer 5

The Spleen

Question 6

What are the two types of Qi?

Answer 6

Ying Qi and Wei Qi

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of Qi? A) Nourishing organs B) Protecting against pathogens C) Storing emotions

Answer 7

C) Storing emotions

Question 8

What are body fluids in traditional Chinese medicine?

Answer 8

Body fluids refer to all the moisture in the body, including saliva, sweat, and urine.

Question 9

True or False: Body fluids are only produced by the kidneys.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the relationship between Qi and Blood?

Answer 10

Qi moves Blood and Blood nourishes Qi.

Question 11

Short answer: Name one condition that can arise from Qi deficiency.

Answer 11

Fatigue

Question 12

Fill in the blank: _____ is the term for the state when Blood is insufficient.

Answer 12

Blood deficiency

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which of the following can lead to a deficiency in body fluids? A) Excessive heat B) Balanced diet C) Regular exercise

Answer 13

A) Excessive heat

Question 14

What is the main function of Wei Qi?

Answer 14

Wei Qi protects the body from external pathogens.

Question 15

True or False: Emotional disturbances can affect the flow of Qi.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Short answer: What is the consequence of stagnant Qi?

Answer 16

Pain and discomfort

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The _____ governs the movement and circulation of Qi.

Answer 17

Liver

Question 18

What is the term for the accumulation of excess body fluids?

Answer 18

Edema

Question 19

Multiple choice: Which body fluid is essential for digestion? A) Saliva B) Blood C) Lymph

Answer 19

A) Saliva

Question 20

True or False: Qi can be strengthened through acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What are the signs of Blood deficiency?

Answer 21

Pale complexion, dizziness, and palpitations.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for regulating body fluids.

Answer 22

Kidney

Question 23

Short answer: What is one way to improve Qi flow?

Answer 23

Practicing Qi Gong or Tai Chi

Question 24

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a sign of Qi stagnation? A) Relaxation B) Irritability C) Energy boost

Answer 24

B) Irritability

Question 25

True or False: Blood has a cooling effect on the body.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What is the effect of excessive body fluids?

Answer 26

It can lead to dampness and phlegm in the body.

Question 27

Classification and production of Qi

Answer 27

1- Yanqui - (Primary qi )derived from congenital essence 2- Zongqi - (Pectoral qi) formed from qingqi (clean qi ) and Gu Qi 3- Yingqi -(Nutrient qi) derived from the qi of food essence. 4- Weiqi- ( Defensive qi) formed from Gu qi .

Question 28

Functions of Qi?

Answer 28

1- promoting function 2- warming function 3- defensive function 4- checking function 5- Qihua(activities of qi) 6- nourishing function “ Qi is the commander of blood”

Question 29

Blood in TCM?

Answer 29

Blood is a red liquid circulating in the vessels and is a vital nutrient substance in the body. “ Blood is the mother of Qi”

Question 30

Formation d circulation of blood ?

Answer 30

Originate from food and essence produced by the spleen and stomach. The heart dominates the blood and vessels, and propelling force of heart qi is the basis of blood circulation.

Question 31

Function of the blood?

Answer 31

-Nourishing and moistening -Blood is the material foundation for mental activity

Question 32

Body fluid ?

Answer 32

Saliva Gastric juice Intestinal juice Liquid in the joint cavities Tears Nasal discharge Sweat Urine

Question 33

Formation and distribution of body fluid?

Answer 33

Body fluid is formed from food and drink after digestion and absorption by the spleen and stomach. The distribution and excretion of body fluid principally rely on the spleen’s function to transportation, the lung’s function of dispersing and descending and regulating water passages, the kidney’s function of controlling urination and separating the clean and the turbid.

Question 34

Functional of body fluid ?

Answer 34

JING YE JING- clear and thin Distributed on muscular surface, has the function of warming and nourishing the muscles and moistening the skin. YE- thick and heavy fluid Stored in the joints and orifices and has the function of moistening the joins, strengthening the brain and marrow and nourishing the orifices.