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e.  Systems Theory: Biology & Human Design (Table)

Biology & Human Design

Biology                   Function                    Center         Gates          Function         

Pineal

Circadian rhythm,

melatonin, amino acid tryptophan,  CNS. Stim. by darkness/ inhibited by light

Head

64  61  63

Inspiration; Pressure to translate Existence, Anxiety

 Pituitary

Endocrine Sys.

Hormones: growth, prolactin, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, ADH, oxytoxin. Uses chemical messages called hormones to control and coordinate the body.

Ajna

47  24    4

17  43   11

Mind & Mental Awareness over time, Conceptualization

Measures & Categories

Thyroid & Parathyroid

Metabolism

Metabolism, calcium balance, release of calcium by bones, absorp. of food by intestines, conserve calcium by kidneys

      Throat

16  62  23  56  35  12  31   8

33  20  45

Manifestation

Expression

Communication

Liver

Glycogen storage, bile for dissolving fats, drug detoxification, plasma protein synthesis, converts ammonia to urea

   G Center

1  7  13  10  15  2  46  25

Self & Identity Direction in Life/Quest

Love

Thymus

Stomach

Gall Bladder

Heart

Production of T cells

Organ of acid for digestion

Emul. fats/ neutralize acids

Pump blood

  Heart/

  Ego

26  51 21  40

Willpower/Willfulness

Courage

Commitment

Kidney

Bladder

Pancreas

Excretion waste/ regulate  pH

Collects urea

enzymes for digestion; produces insulin.

  Solar   

Plexus

6  37  22  36

49  55  30

Emotions & Feelings

Awareness in the Wave

Pleasure & Desire

Sexiness & Passion

Lymphatic Sys.

Immune Sys.

Spleen

Taste

Immune cells; absorpt’n acids

Barrier to bacteria/viruses

Removes old red blood cells. Absence leads to infections.

Sweet,sour,bitter,salty,umami

      Spleen

48  57  44  50

18  28  32

Fear for Survival

Physical Awareness in

   The Now

Instinct & Intuition

Sex Organs

Ovaries/Testes

Reproduction

 Sacral

34  5  14  29  59  9  3  42  27

Fertility/Sexual Energy

Power Sustain Activity

Creating/Gen. Energy

Adrenal Glands

Blood flow to the muscles and brain. Inc. heart rate. Corto-costeroid hormones suppresses inflammation; controls use of fats, proteins and carbohydrates

      Root

58  38  54  53

60  52  19  39  41     

Kundalini

Pressure to Move

Balance Fear/Trust

Stress & Fuel for Life

Depression