ACC Zang-Fu Organ Theory and Functions

Question 1

What is the primary function of the Heart (Xin) in TCM?

Accepted Answer

Governs blood and houses the mind (Shen)

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Controls digestion and transformation of food

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Stores Jing and governs reproduction

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Governs defensive Qi (Wei Qi) on the body surface

Question 2

Which Zang organ governs the 'descending and dispersing of Qi' and controls the skin and body hair?

Accepted Answer

Lung

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Kidney

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Liver

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Spleen

Question 3

The Spleen's primary function in TCM is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Transforming and transporting nutrients derived from food

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Storing blood during periods of rest

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Filtering blood and removing pathogens from circulation

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Governing water metabolism and fluid excretion

Question 4

Which Zang organ is compared to a 'General' or 'Military Commander' due to its role in planning and ensuring the smooth flow of Qi?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Heart

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Lung

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Spleen

Question 5

The Kidney is said to store which fundamental substance that underlies all physiological processes?

Accepted Answer

Essence (Jing)

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Blood (Xue)

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Defensive Qi (Wei Qi)

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Nutritive Qi (Ying Qi)

Question 6

Which organ opens into the tongue, making speech problems or tongue color changes a diagnostic indicator?

Accepted Answer

Heart

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Lung

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Spleen

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Kidney

Question 7

The Lung is called the 'delicate organ' (Jiao Zang) because it:

Accepted Answer

Is easily attacked by external pathogenic factors

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Has the weakest Qi among all Zang organs

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Produces the least amount of post-natal Jing

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Controls the meridian with the fewest acupoints