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The Qi circulating within the vessels, which can transform
into blood is called...

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The concept of Qi transforming into blood is from Traditional Chinese Medicine, but in the context of modern medicine, we refer to the circulation of blood as 'blood flow', which is the movement of blood through the cardiovascular system propelled by heart contractions.

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The Qi and Blood Circulation

The question seems to reference a concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where 'Qi' is the life energy that circulates within the body. However, there seems to be a mix-up. In the context of TCM, Qi can influence the production of blood, but regarding the circulation of fluids in the body defined by modern medicine, we speak about blood flow rather than Qi. Blood flow is described as the movement of blood through vessels, tissues, or organs, and is quantifiable in volume per unit of time.

Blood circulation is propelled by the heart's pump-like action. When the ventricles of the heart contract, blood is propelled into major arteries, and from there it moves to regions of lower pressure through arteries, arterioles, capillaries, then to venules and veins—known as the venous system. Several factors contribute to efficient blood flow, and any resistance to this flow is known as vascular resistance, which can impact blood distribution within the body.

In summary, while Qi is a concept from TCM, the term most closely related to the movement of blood within the body, as explained in modern medicine, is blood flow. Blood carries vital substances such as nutrients and oxygen to all cells and removes metabolic wastes.

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