Visceral Manifestations, Zang-Fu Relationships & Vital Substances – CH. 6-7 Review

A set of 26 question-and-answer flashcards reviewing Zang-Fu organ functions, inter-organ relationships, and the four vital substances (Jing, Qi, Blood, Body Fluids) to aid examination practice for Chapters 6-7.

Which Zang organ "governs Blood" and "houses the Shen" according to TCM theory?

The Heart (Xin).

What Zang organ "stores Blood" and "ensures the smooth flow of Qi"?

The Liver (Gan).

In the Heart–Kidney Fire–Water axis, which substance ascends to nourish and anchor Heart Yang?

Kidney Yin.

Which clinical pattern features palpitations, insomnia, tinnitus, and night sweats due to Kidney Yin failing to control Heart Fire?

Heart Fire Blazing due to Kidney Yin Deficiency (心腎陰虛心火亢).

What are the two components of Essence (Jing) in TCM?

Pre-Heaven Essence (inherited) and Post-Heaven Essence (derived from food & drink).

Among Essence, Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids, which substance is Yang in nature?

Qi.

Which type of Qi circulates in the skin and muscles to defend against external pathogens?

Wei Qi (Defensive Qi).

Which paired Zang-Fu organs provide the central dynamic of "ascending Spleen Qi" and "descending Stomach Qi" for digestion?

The Spleen (Pi) and Stomach (Wei).

Which organ controls the skin and body hair and is easily harmed by grief?

The Lung (Fei).

What digestive and emotional symptoms arise when Liver Qi stagnation invades the Spleen?

Bloating, poor appetite, loose stools, and abdominal discomfort.

Which aspect of Qi "holds Blood inside the vessels" and prevents abnormal bleeding?

The Consolidating (固攝) function of Spleen Qi.

Which Extraordinary Fu organ is filled by Kidney Essence yet also needs Heart-Blood to support cognitive function?

The Brain.

What principle explains why strong Qi is required for proper fluid metabolism throughout the San Jiao, Lung, Spleen, and Kidney?

Qi governs the transformation, movement, and excretion of Body Fluids (Qi Hua).

Persistent chest oppression, sighing, and breathlessness suggest which pattern involving Liver and Lung?

Liver Qi Stagnation affecting the Lung (肝氣鬱結犯肺).

What name is given to Qi that gathers in the chest to aid the Lung in respiration and the Heart in blood circulation?

Zong Qi (Pectoral or Gathering Qi).

The Lung’s descending function facilitates which Fu organ’s peristalsis and waste elimination?

The Large Intestine (Da Chang).

Excess Heart Fire transmitting to its paired Fu may cause burning, scanty urine. Which Fu organ is involved?

The Small Intestine (Xiao Chang).

During fluid metabolism, which organ "steams" fluids back upward to moisten the Lung and skin?

The Kidney (Shen).

Which specific function of Qi keeps organs in place and prevents prolapse conditions such as uterine or gastric prolapse?

The Consolidating (holding/raising) function.

Insomnia, palpitations, and poor memory due to lack of Blood illustrate failure of which substance to anchor the Shen?

Heart Blood deficiency.

What condition results when Kidney Qi fails to grasp descending Lung Qi, leading to breathlessness on exertion?

Kidney Failing to Grasp Qi (腎不納氣).

Which two organs produce Gu Qi, the food essence that becomes the raw material for other Qi and Blood?

The Spleen and Stomach.

At puberty, Jing transforms into what reproductive substance that initiates menstruation and semen production?

Tian Gui (天癸).

Alternating constipation and diarrhea with irritability and hypochondriac pain typify which pattern of organ disharmony?

Liver Overacting on Spleen (肝乘脾).

Which vital substance, classified into "Jin" (thin) and "Ye" (thick), moistens, lubricates, and nourishes the body?

Body Fluids (Jin-Ye).

What classic TCM quote summarizes the interdependence of Qi and Blood?

"Qi is the commander of Blood; Blood is the mother of Qi."