200 Hr Review Flashcards
1
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Extra Vessels A. Are directly related to an organ B. Have a yin/yang paired organ/meridian C. Are activated by their confluent points D. Have horary points
A
C. Are activated by their confluent points
2
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Extra Vessels A. Are rivers of Qi B. Pertain to the main channel system C. Are reservoirs of Qi D. Have their own points
A
C. Are reservoirs of Qi
3
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Extra Vessel pair to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) is A. Yang Wei Mai B. Yin Wei Mai C. Yang Qiao Mai D. Yin Qiao Mai
A
C. Yang Qiao Main
4
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Confluent points of the Yang Qiao Du Extra Vessel pair are A. SP-4 & PC-6 B. BL-62 & SI-3 C. LU-7 & KI-6 D. GB-41 & TW-5
A
B. BL-62 & SI-3
5
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Traditionally Yang Qiao Du treated A. Problems of the female Yin B. Chronic constitutional problems C. Women with migraines D. Pathogenic wind in head, neck & shoulders
A
D. Pathogenic wind in head, neck & shoulders
6
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Extra Vessel pair to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) is A. Yang Wei Mai B. Yin Wei Mai C. Yang Qiao Mai D. Yin Qiao Mai
A
D. Yin Qiao Mai
7
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Confluent points of the Yin Qiao Ren Extra Vessel pair are A. SP-4 & PC-6 B. BL-62 & SI-3 C. LU-7 & KI-6 D. GB-41 & TW-5
A
C. LU-7 & KI-6
8
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Traditionally Yin Qiao Ren Extra Vessel pair treated
A. Problems of the female yin
B. Chronic constitutional problems
C. Women with migraines
D. Pathogenic wind in head, neck & shoulders
A
A. Problems of the female yin
9
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Extra Vessel pair to the Chong Mai is A. Yang Qiao Mai B. Yin Qiao Mai C. Yang Wei Mai D. Yin Wei Mai
A
D. Yin Wei Mai
10
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Confluent points of the Yin Wei Chong Extra Vessel pair are A. SP-4 & PC-6 B. BL-62 & SI-3 C. LU-7 & KI-6 D. GB-41 & TW-5
A
A. SP-4 & PC-6
11
Q
Traditionally Yin Wei Chong Extra Vessel pair treated
A. Problems of the female yin
B. Chronic constitutional problems
C. Women with migraines
D. Pathogenic wind in head, neck & shoulders
A
B. Chronic constitutional problems
12
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Extra Vessel pair to the Dai Mai is A. Yang Qiao Mai B. Yin Qiao Mai C. Yang Wei Mai D. Yin Wei Mai
A
C. Yang Wei Mai
13
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Confluent points of the Yang Wei Dai Extra Vessel pair are A. SP-4 & PC-6 B. BL-62 & SI-3 C. LU-7 & KI-6 D. GB-41 & TW-5
A
D. GB-41 & TW-5
14
Q
Traditionally Yang Wei Dai Extra Vessel pair are
A. Problems of the female yin
B. Chronic constitutional problems
C. Women with migraines
D. Pathogenic wind in head, neck & shoulders
A
C. Women with migraines
15
Q
Which phrase best describes Qi?
A. Human consciousness and personality
B. Fixed at birth in quantity and quality
C. Liquid that nourishes the body tissues
D. Energy subtle as vapor, dense as rice
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D. Energy subtle as vapor, dense as rice
16
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The origin of Zhen Qi (True or Normal Qi)
A. Results from Ying Qi + Wei Qi
B. Results from Zong Qi (Ancestral) + Gu Qi
C. Results from Zong Qi + Gu Qi with Yuan Qi
D. Results from Kong Qi + Gu Qi
A
C. Results from Zong Qi + Gu Qi with Yuan Qi
17
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Zong (Gathering, Ancestral) Qi resides in
A. Source points on each channel
B. In the space between the skin and the muscle
C. In the Ming Men (Gate of Life at DU-4)
D. In the chest
A
D. In the chest
18
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This kind of Qi is activated by needle insertion A. Zong Qi (Ancestral Qi) B. Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) C. Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi) D. Gu Qi (Food Qi)
A
C. Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi)
19
Q
Which best describes the functions of Qi
A. Programs growth and development
B. Provides the material foundation for the Shen (Mind)
C. Determines a person’s constitutional vitality
D. Transforming, Transporting, Holding, Raising, Protecting, Warming
A
D. Transforming, Transporting, Holding, Raising, Protecting, Warming
20
Q
Which best describes the functions of Blood
A. Determines growth, maturation and decline
B. Desire to live life with zest
C. Provides warmth to the whole body
D. Circulates nutrients throughout the whole body
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D. Circulates nutrients throughout the whole body
21
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Which best describes the function of the Jing (Essence)
A. Provides the biological foundation for the Shen (Mind)
B. Consciousness, Thinking, Insight, Memory
C. Circulates nutrients throughout the body
D. Transforming, Transporting, Holding, Raising, Protecting, Warming
A
A. Provides the biological foundation for the Shen (Mind)
22
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Which best describes the functions of the Shen (Mind)
A. Circulates nutrients throughout the body
B. Transforms, Transports, Holds, Raises, Protects, Warms
C. Forms ideas, discriminates, make choices
D. Determines growth, maturation, decline
A
C. Forms ideas, discriminates, makes choices
23
Q
The Lung channel point that can resolve a sore throat A. LU-1 B. LU-5 C. LU-9 D. LU-11
A
D. LU-11
24
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The Lung channel point that is a confluent Extra Vessel point is A. LU-1 B. LU-7 C. LU-10 D. BL-13
A
B. LU-7
25
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The best practices technique for needling LI-20 is
A. Transverse
B. Perpendicular
C. Oblique
D. Bleeding
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C. Oblique
26
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The point on the Large Intestine channel that reduces inflammation is
A. LI-4
B. LI-11
C. LI-15
D. LI-5
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B. LI-11
27
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The point on the Stomach channel that resolves phlegm is
A. ST-36
B. ST-40
C. ST-41
D. ST-45
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A. ST-36
28
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Major point on the Stomach channel to tonify Qi, Blood, Yang, Yin and the Original Qi is
A. ST-36
B. ST-40
C. ST-4
D. ST-21
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A. ST-36
29
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The Spleen channel point effective in resolving menstrual cramping is
A. SP-3
B. SP-6
C. SP-8
D. SP-9
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C. SP-8
30
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Best practice technique for needling SP-6 is
A. Transverse
B. Perpendicular
C. Oblique
D. Bleeding
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B. Perpendicular
31
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The Vital Substance governed by the Kidneys is
A. Qi
B. Blood
C. Body Fluids
D. Jing (Essence)
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D. Jing (Essence)
32
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The body tissue the Liver controls
A. Channels and the blood vessels
B. Tendons, cartilages and ligaments
C. Two lower orifices
D. Marrow
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B. Tendons, cartilages and ligaments
33
The main function the Spleen governs is
A. Qi and respiration
B. Production of marrow
C. Transformation and Transportation of food
D. Diffusing and descending of Qi and body fluids
C. Transformation and Transportation of food
34
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The body part in which the Lungs manifest is
A. The complexion of the face
B. The nails
C. The hair of the head
D. The body hair
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D. The body hair
35
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The Sense Orgain into which the Heart opens is
A. The tongue
B. The mouth
C. The eyes
D. The nose
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A. The tongue
36
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The Fluid controlled by the Liver is
A. Saliva
B. Nasal mucus
C. Tears
D. Urine
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C. Tears
37
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The Shen (Mind) housed by the Liver is
A. The Po (Corporeal Soul)
B. The Yi (Intellect)
C. The Hun (Ethereal Soul)
D. The Zhi (Will Power)
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C. The Hun (Ethereal Soul)
38
The Hun (Ethereal Soul) is said to give us
A. The mental drive to determine and achieve goals
B. The capacity for studying, concentrating and memorizing
C. The capacity of sensations, feeling and hearing
D. The capacity to plan our life and find a sense of directions in life
D. The capacity to plan our life and find a sense of direction in life
39
The Stomach is said to
A. Separate the waste from the nutritious
B. Originate fluids
C. Transport clean fluids to the Urinary Bladder
D. Controls the sinews
A. Separate the waste from the nutritious
Separate the pure from the turbid
40
The mental aspect of the Large Intestine is
A. Provide courage and initiative
B. Give clarity to all options before we make a decision
C. Create a sense of urgency
D. Allow letting go
D. Allow letting go
41
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Shen Men is the Chinese name for
A. HT-3
B. HT-8
C. HT-7
D. HT-9
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C. HT-7
42
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HT-7 has the indication to
A. Benefit the tongue
B. Subdue rebellious Qi
C. Stop sweating
D. Stop itching in skin diseases
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D. Stop itching in skin diseases
43
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The Wood point on the Small Intestine channel is
A. SI-3
B. SI-4
C. SI-10
D. SI-15
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A. SI-3
44
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A Small Intestine point used to benefit the ears is
A. SI-18
B. SI-19
C. SI-3
D. SI-8
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B. SI-19
45
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The Associated point for the Kidney is
A. BL-23
B. KI-23
C. KI-7
D. BL-24
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A. BL-23
46
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The points on the Urinary Bladder meridian that relieve allergies are:
A. BL-67 and BL-66
B. BL-4 and BL-6
C. BL-54/40 and BL-58
D. BL-18 and BL-19
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B. BL-4 and BL-6
47
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The Kidney channel point that relieves menstrual cramping is
A. KI-1
B. KI-3
C. KI-5
D. KI-9
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C. KI-5
48
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PC-4
A. Calms the mind
B. Relieves nausea
C. Benefits the breast
D. Promotes resuscitation
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A. Calms the mind
49
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The Metal Point on the Kidney channel is
A. KI-3
B. KI-5
C. KI-7
D. KI-9
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C. KI-7
50
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An indication of PC-6 is to
A. Relieve nausea
B. Clear toxic heat
C. Benefit the eyes
D. Resolve tongue ulcers
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A. Relieve nausea
51
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The action of TW-5 (Wai Guan/Outer Gate)
A. Calms the mind
B. Benefits the Yuan Qi (Original Qi)
C. Brightens the eyes
D. Expels internal and external wind
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D. Expels internal and external wind
52
The action of LV-5 (Ligou/Bone Hole)
A. Benefits the knee
B. Resolves Damp Heat in the genitourinary system
C. Opens to the eyes
D. Invigorates Blood and regulates menstruation
B. Resolves Damp Heat in the genitourinary system
53
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The control point combination that treats organ and meridian is
A. Entry and Exit
B. Source and Luo
C. Accumulation and Horary
D. Alarm and Associated
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B. Source and Luo
54
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An indication of TW-14 is
A. Resolve tongue ulcers
B. Benefits the ears
C. Resolve pain of the shoulder and arm
D. Clear heat in the head
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C. Resolve pain of the shoulder and arm
55
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The Influential point for the sinews is
A. GB-2
B. GB-20
C. GB-21
D. GB-34
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D. GB-34
56
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The Earth point and Source point on the Liver channel is
A. LV-3
B. LV-5
C. LV-8
D. LV-14
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A. LV-3
57
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The Command points are located
A. On the chest and abdomen
B. 0.5 cun off the mid-spinal line
C. Between the fingers and elbows, toes and knees
D. Between BL-54/40 and BL-60
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C. Between the fingers and elbows, toes and knees
58
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The Xi-Cleft (Accumulation) points are used to treat
A. Chronic conditions
B. Acute conditions
C. Deficiencies
D. Organ problems
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B. Acute conditions
59
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The Luo Points connect
A. The upper and lower body
B. The right and left side of the body
C. The Yin and Yang meridians of the same element
D. To internal organ
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C. The Yin and Yang meridians of the same element
60
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The Cardinal point for the low back is
A. BL-51
B. BL-50
C. BL-60
D. BL-54
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D. BL-54
61
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The Cardinal point for the nervous system is
A. LV-15
B. LV-8
C. LU-5
D. LU-6
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A. LV-15
62
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The Front Mu point for the Spleen is
A. CV-12
B. LV-8
C. LV-13
D. CV-17
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C. LV-13
63
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The Front Mu point for the Heart is
A. CV-12
B. CV-14
C. LV-13
D. CV-17
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B. CV-14
64
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The Back Shu point for the Kidney is
A. BL-13
B. BL-14
C. BL-17
D. BL-23
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D. BL-23
65
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The emotion related to Metal is
A. Anger
B. Joy
C. Grief
D. Fear/Fright
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C. Grief
66
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The Tonification point on the Lung meridian is
A. LU-2
B. LU-4
C. LU-5
D. LU-9
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D. LU-9
67
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The Jing Well point for the Lung meridian is
A. LU-11
B. LU-10
C. LU-9
D. LU-8
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A. LU-11
68
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The Source point for the Stomach Meridian is
A. ST-30
B. ST-40
C. ST-41
D. ST-42
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D. ST-42
69
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The Sedation point for the Stomach meridian is
A. ST-41
B. ST-43
C. ST-44
D. ST-45
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D. ST-45
70
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The Alarm point for the Lung is
A. LU-1
B. LU-7
C. CV-1
D. CV-17
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A. LU-1
71
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The Triple Warmer Sedation point is
A. TW-9
B. TW-10
C. TW-12
D. TW-17
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B. TW-10
72
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The Liver Source point is
A. LV-1
B. LV-2
C. LV-3
D. LV-12
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C. LV-3
73
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Which point is Luo (Connecting) point for the Large Intestine meridian
A. LI-3 (Sanjian)
B. LI-4 (Hegu)
C. LI-5 (Yangxi)
D. LI-6 (Pianli)
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D. LI-6 (Pianli)
74
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Which point is a Jing River point
A. LI-3 (Sanjian)
B. LI-4 (Hegu)
C. LI-5 (Yangxi)
D. LI-6 (Pianli)
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C. LI-5 (Yangxi)
75
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Which point is a Jing Well Point
A. LI-1 (Zhongfu)
B. LI-2 (Erjian
C. KI-3 (Taixi)
D. ST-45 (Lindui)
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A. LI-1 (Zhongfu) and
| D. ST-45 (Lindui)
76
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Which point is the Yuan (Source) point for the Large Intestine Meridian
A. LI-2 (Erjian)
B. LI-3 (Sanjian)
C. LI-4 (Hegu)
D. LI-6 (Pianli)
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C. LI-4 (Hegu)
77
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Which acupuncture point is contraindicated for treating with acupuncture
A. ST-2 (Sibai)
B. ST-13 (Qihu)
C. ST-15 (Wuyi)
D. ST-17 (Ruzhong)
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D. ST-17 (Ruzhong)
78
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Which point is the Lower He-Sea point of the Large Intestine meridian
A. ST-36 (Ausanli)
B. ST-37 (Shangjuxu)
C. ST-39 (Xianjuxu)
D. ST-45 (Lidui)
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B. ST-37 (Shangjuxu)
79
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Which point is the Lower He-Sea point of the Small Intestine meridian
A. ST-36 (Ausanli)
B. ST-37 (Shangjuxu)
C. ST-39 (Xianjuxu)
D. ST-45 (Lidui)
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C. ST-39 (Xianjuxu)
80
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Which point is the Luo (Connecting) point for the Stomach meridian
A. ST-40 (Fenglong)
B. ST-41 (Jiexi)
C. ST-43 (Xiangu)
D. ST-44 (Neiting)
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A. ST-40 (Fenglong)
81
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Which is the Yuan (Source) point for the Stomach meridian
A. ST-42 (Chongyang)
B. ST-43 (Xiangu)
C. ST-44 (Neiting)
D. ST-45 (Lidui)
```
A. ST-42 (Chongyang)
82
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Which point is the Shu Stream point for the Stomach meridian
A. ST-41 (Jiexi)
B. ST-43 (Xiangu)
C. ST-44 (Neiting)
D. ST-45 (Lidui)
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B. ST-43 (Xiangu)
83
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Which point is the Yuan (Source) point for the Heart meridian
A. HT-5 (Tongli)
B. HT-6 (Yinxi)
C. HT-7 (Shenmen)
D. HT-8 (Shaofu)
```
C. HT-7 (Shenmen)
84
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Which point is the Yuan (Source) point?
A. LU-6 (Kongzui)
B. SI-4 (Wanggu)
C. HT-6 (Yinxi)
D. SI-7 (Zhizheng)
```
B. SI-4 (Wanggu)
85
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Which point is the Luo (Connecting) point
A. LU-6 (Kongzui)
B. SI-4 (Wanggu)
C. SI-6 (Quyuan)
D. SI-7 (Zhizheng)
```
D. SI-7 (Zhizheng)
86
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Which point is best for sudden onset of stiff neck
A. HT-6 (Yinxi)
B. SI-7 (Zhinzheng)
C. SI-13 (Quyuan)
D. SI-14 (Jianweishu)
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D. SI-14 (Jianweishu)
87
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Which point is the Yuan (Source) point
A. SI-1 (Shaoze)
B. SI-3 (Houxi)
C. SI-4 (Wangu)
D. SI-5 (Yanggu)
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C. SI-4 (Wangu)
88
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Which point is indicated for all type of bone diseases
A. BL-1 (Jingming)
B. BL-5 (Wuchu)
C. BL-10 (Tianzhu)
D. BL-11 (Dazhu)
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D. BL-11 (Dazhu)
89
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Which point is the Heart Back Shu point
A. BL-12 (Fengmen)
B. BL-13 (Feishu)
C. BL-14 (Jueyinshu)
D. BL-15 (Xinshu)
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D. BL-15 Xinshu
90
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Which one is the Pericardium Shu point
A. BL-12 (Fengmen)
B. BL-14 (Jueyinshu)
C. BL-16 (Du Shu)
D. BL-18 (Gan Shu)
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B. BL-14 (Jueyinshu)
91
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Which point is indicated for eye disease
A. BL-18 (Gan Shu)
B. BL-20 (Pi Shu)
C. BL-22 (San Jiao Shu)
D. BL-24 (Qihai Shu)
```
A. BL-18 (Gan Shu)
92
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Which point is a Xi Cleft (Accumulation) point
A. BL-61 (Pucan)
B. BL-62 (Shen Mai)
C. BL-63 (Jin Men)
D. BL-64 (Jing Gu)
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C. BL-63 (Jin Men)
93
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Which point is best indicated for toothache
A. LU-6 (Kong Zui)
B. LI-10 (Shousanli)
C. SP-19 (Xiongxiang)
D. ST-45 (Lidui)
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D. ST-45 (Lidui)
94
The Conception Vessel meridian has 24 points. It ends
A. In the middle of the mento-labilal groove
B. Above the laryngeal prominence
C. At the upper border of the hyoid bone
D. In the center of the suprasternal notch
A. In the middle of the mento-labial groove
95
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The Governor Vessel meridian is also known as the
A. Ren Channel
B. Du Channel
C. KO Channel
D. Ren Mai
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B. Du Channel
96
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The Governor Vessel meridian has ____ points
A. 24
B. 26
C. 27
D. 28
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D. 28
97
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The Governor Vessel goes from below the coccyx, up the spine, over the head to the frenulum and controls the _____ meridians
A. Yin
B. Yang
C. 12 Main
D. Eight Extra
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B. Yang
98
What are the 5 Fundamental Substances?
Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, Jing, Shen
99
T/F: GV-4 (Gate of Life) is an excellent point for lumbago
True
100
T/F: The Governor Vessel meridian can favorably treat many types of psychoses.
True
101
T/F: Each meridian of the body (and its organ) can be tonified and/or sedated through the Back-Shu point.
True
102
T/F: Back-Shu points are also useful in diagnosis.
True
103
T/F: The Hua Tuo Jia Ji points are located between the Governor Vessel meridian and Bladder meridian
True
104
T/F: The Bladder meridian Associated point is BL-28
True
105
T/F: If tenderness is expressed upon deep pressure over an Alarm point, excess energy (Shi-hyper) is suspected
True
106
T/F: The Alarm point for the Large Intestine meridian is ST-25
True
107
T/F: The Alarm point for the Kidney meridian is GV-25
True
108
T/F: The Sheng Cycle (the Generating Cycle) is also referred to as the "parent-child" exchange
True
109
T/F: All Yin meridians begin with Metal and all Yang meridians begin with Wood
False; All Yin starts with Wood and all Yang starts with Metal
110
T/F: The KO Cycle (Control/Negating) is the grandparent to the grandchild cycle
True
111
T/F: When taking the needle out in tonification, you leave the hole open.
False
112
T/F: The right brain is Yin and the left brain is Yang
True
113
T/F: Regarding the Husband-Wife Law, the right pulses are Yang-dominant
False
114
T/F: The "Great Luo of the Spleen" treats pain all over the body
True
115
T/F: GB-30 (Kan-Cho/Jumping Circle) is a primary point for the treatment of sciatica
True
116
T/F: The Connecting (Luo) points can be used to correct imbalances between the bilateral halves of the same meridian as well as imbalances between coupled meridians
True
117
T/F: Some Ryodoraki/Nakatona points are Source points
True
118
T/F: LI-4 treats everything from the neck up
True
119
T/F: ST-36 treats the upper abdomen and is known as the "Energetic Master"
True
120
T/F: Back-Shu points can be used to balance the bilateral halves of the same meridian
True
121
T/F: There are Divine Gate Points in the ear as well as the wrist
True
122
T/F: Each of the 12 main meridians has a deep internal pathway
True
123
T/F: Hau Tuo Jia Ji points treat organs on a neuro-anatomical relationship
True
124
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The breadth of the first joint of the thumb is ___ personal inch (cun)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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A. 1
125
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_____ is the Confluent Point for the Conception Vessel
A. LU-4
B. LU-5
C. LU-6
D. LU-7
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D. LU-7
126
T/F: Of the nine classical forms of Chinese needles, one does not pierce the skin
True
127
T/F: Gold needles tend to sedate while silver needles tend to tonify
False; Silver sedates and Gold tonifies
128
T/F: In auriculotherapy, the antihelix portion of the ear represents the spinal column on a segmented basis for diagnosis as well as treatment
True
129
T/F: The Sheng rhythm is also called the Generating Cycle
True
130
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The Sheng rhythm establishes the _____ exchange
A. Parent-Child
B. Emperor-Prime Minister
C. Father-Daughter
D. Grandparent-Grandchild
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A. Parent-Child
131
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The KO rhythm establishes the _____ exchange
A. Parent-Child
B. Emperor-Prime Minister
C. Father-Daughter
D. Grandparent-Grandchild
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D. Grandparent-Grandchild
132
T/F: The KO rhythm is also called the Generating Cycle
False; Destructive Cycle
133
T/F: Use the Sheng rhythm to transfer energy from the Heart to the Lung
False; KO rhythm
134
Use the KO rhythm to transfer energy from the Heart to the Spleen
False: Sheng rhythm
135
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In the KO rhythm energy moves from the
A. Small Intestine to the Spleen
B. Lung to the Liver and from the Liver to the Spleen
C. Bladder to the Kidney
D. Lung to the Spleen
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B. Lung to the Liver and from the Liver to the Spleen
136
T/F: The Luo points are always found between the 4th and 5th Five-phase (Shu) points.
False
137
T/F: The Horary (ID) point is good for chronic illness
True
138
T/F: The child of the Kidney is Liver in the Sheng Cycle. Therefore, the Sedation point of the Kidney is the Kidney's connection with the Liver channel
True
139
T/F: The Small Intestine and the Bladder are related because the are both Tai Yang (energetical layer companions)
True
140
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There are ___ Extraordinary Vessels
A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
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D. 8
141
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Only ___ of the Extraordinary Vessels have their own points
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
```
A. 2 (Ren and Du)
142
T/F: TW-5 is coupled with GB-41
True
143
T/F: There are four Yang Extraordinary Vessels
True
144
T/F: The Extraordinary Vessels are reservoirs of Qi
True
145
T/F: The pulse expresses a hologram of the anatomical relationship of the main organs
True
146
T/F: A diagram of the Five Elements will show the order of pulse positions, Yang and Yin
True
147
T/F: There is no scientific proof available that has validated Chinese pulse diagnosis
False
148
T/F: The Systemic pulse is a good indicator of the general level of Qi. When the systemic pulse is bounding, the patient is hyper-. When it is weak, the patient is hypo-
True
149
T/F: In the Sheng rhythm, energy moves from the Kidney to the Liver and from the Liver to the Kidney
False; Kidney to Liver only
150
T/F: When all the deep pulses are relatively weak, that indicates that the Yin energies are low. It may be appropriate to tonify LV-13 because that point is the "Center of all Yin"
True
151
T/F: The Lung pulse is located on the most distal position on the left hand
False
152
T/F: Akabane diagnosis is an ancient method of diagnosis
False
153
T/F: The Ting, Jing Well, and Akabane points can be used for electrical diagnosis as well as treatment
True
154
T/F: The Ryodoraku method of diagnosis was developed in China
False
155
T/F: Ryodoraku measures the comparative electrical resistance at 12 test points, each one corresponding to one of the 12 principle bilateral channels
True
156
T/F: Ryodoraku points are the source or organ points and are located at the ankles and wrists
True
157
T/F: When the Ryodoraku reading is low it means that the related channel is deficient in energy (Qi)
True
158
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In Tongue diagnosis, the _____ of the tongue is related to the Heart
A. Root
B. Center
C. Tip
D. Sides
```
C. Tip
159
```
In Tongue diagnosis, the _____ of the tongue is related to the Kidney
A. Root
B. Center
C. Tip
D. Sides
```
A. Root
160
```
In Tongue diagnosis, the _____ of the tongue is related to the Stomach
A. Root
B. Center
C. Tip
D. Sides
```
B. Center
161
```
In Tongue diagnosis, the _____ of the tongue is related to Liver-Gall Bladder
A. Root
B. Center
C. Tip
D. Sides
```
D. Sides
162
T/F: Tongue diagnosis has been used since the Shang Dynasty (for more than 3000 yrs)
True
163
T/F: A tongue which indicates a good state of health has a pink body with slightly white and slightly moist coating
True
164
```
A purple tongue indicates
A. Phlegm
B. Damp Heat
C. Cold in the Middle Burner
D. Stagnation of Qi or Blood
```
D. Stagnation of Qi or Blood
165
T/F: Tongue and Pulse diagnosis are included in the "Four Methods" of diagnosis
True
166
T/F: The use of the five phases (Five Elements) is included in the "Four Methods of diagnosis
True
167
T/F: The eight principles of diagnosis are Interior and Exterior, Cold and Heat, Deficiency and Excess, and Yin and Yang
True
168
```
All eight principles of diagnosis are basically expressions of
A. Middle Qi deficiency
B. Damp Heat
C. Cold in the Middle Burner
D. Yin and Yang
```
D. Yin and Yang
169
T/F: Cold is Xu and Heat is Shi. Deficiency is Xu and Excess is Shi
True
170
T/F: All micro-acupuncture systems express holographic correspondences between the topology of the points and the anatomy of the body
True
171
T/F: The term acupuncture is a misnomer because it implies that the only way to stimulate the point in the Qi energy system is to use a needle
True
172
T/F: Moxibustion is the name used to stimulate an acupoint using heat
True
173
Yin Tang is not on a main acupuncture channel and is known as an Extra Point. Yin Tang is located
A. In the depression 1 cun posterior to the lateral end of the eyebrow
B. Midway between the medial end of the two eyebrows
C. 2 cun above GV-14
D. Midpoint below the lower jaw
B. Midway between the medial end of the two eyebrows.
174
```
Tai Yang is used for the treatment of
A. Middle Qi deficiency
B. Headaches, eye disease, toothaches
C. Dizziness, stiff tongue, difficulty swallowing
D. Yin and Yang
```
B. Headaches, eye disease, toothaches
175
Bafeng is located
A. On the dorsum of the foot in the depression on the web between the toes
B. On the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger
C. On the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse crease
D. 3 cun lateral to CV-3
A. On the dorsum of the foot in the depression on the web between the toes
176
Baxie is located
A. On the dorsum of the hand at the junction of the white and red skin of the hand webs
B. On the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger
C. In the depression of the midpoint of the superior patellar border
D. 3 cun lateral to CV-3
A. On the dorsum of the hand at the junction of the white and red skin of the hand webs
177
Lanwei is located
A. 3 cun lateral to CV-3
B. On the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger
C. On the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse crease
D. The tender spot 2 cun below ST-36
D. The tender spot 2 cun below ST-36
178
Yu Yao is the point in
A. The middle of the eyebrows used for eye ailments
B. On the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger
C. On the palmar surface in the midpoint of the transverse crease
D. 3 cun lateral to CV-3
A. The middle of the eyebrows used for eye ailments
179
Sishencong is located
A. The middle of the eyebrows. It is useful for eye ailments
B. At the vertex, 1 cun respectively anterior, posterior and laterally to GV-20 (4 points)
C. At the junction lateral to the infraorbital margin
D. 3 cun lateral to CV-3
B. At the vertex, 1 cun respectively anterior, posterior, and laterally to GV-20 (4 points)
180
The "Mother-Son Law" states that if a meridian is deficient
A. Sedate the Child
B. Tonify the Mother
C. Use the KO cycle to move energy from the Lungs to the Liver meridian
D. Use the Sheng cycle to transfer energy from the Kidney to the Bladder
B. Tonify the Mother
