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II. FU ORGANS -> Small intestine

The small intestine is situated in the abdomen, its upper end connected by the pylorus with the stomach and its lower end communicating with the large intestine through the ileocecum. Its channel connects with the heart, with which it is externally-internally related. Its main function is to receive and temporarily store partially digested food in the stomach. Further digesting the food and absorbing the essential substance and a part of the water in food, the small intestine transfers the residues with a considerable amount of fluid to the large intestine.

II. FU ORGANS -> Gall bladder

The gall bladder is attached to the liver, with which its channel connects and with which it is externally-internally related. Its main function is to store bile and continuously excrete it to the intestines to help digestion; This function of the gall bladder is closely related to the function of the liver in promoting patency of vital energy. It is therefore said that the liver and gall bladder preside over the unrestraint and patency of vital energy.