ACC Auriculotherapy and Microsystems Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the principle of the inverted fetus somatotopic map used in auriculotherapy, which anatomical structure of the ear corresponds to the human spinal column?

Accepted Answer

The antihelix

Answer

The earlobe

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The triangular fossa

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The concha

Question 2

A patient is seeking treatment to aid in smoking cessation and manage withdrawal-related anxiety and cravings. Which standardized auriculotherapy protocol, involving points such as Shen Men, Sympathetic, Kidney, Liver, and Lung, is specifically designed for addiction, stress, and trauma?

Accepted Answer

The NADA protocol

Answer

The Master Tung protocol

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The Balance Method

Answer

The Nogier Phase I protocol

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the primary therapeutic function of the auricular Master Point known as Shen Men ('Spirit Gate')?

Accepted Answer

To calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and alleviate pain

Answer

To tonify Kidney Yin and address hearing loss

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To regulate the autonomic nervous system and address visceral pain

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To anchor the body's energy and promote overall homeostatic balance

Question 4

A practitioner is attempting to locate active auricular points on a patient complaining of shoulder pain. Which of the following findings would most reliably indicate an active reflex point corresponding to the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Increased tenderness and decreased electrical resistance at the point

Answer

A visible change in the color of the earlobe

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A palpable pulse within the triangular fossa

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A subjective sensation of heat reported by the patient

Question 5

A patient is recovering from a stroke and presents with significant motor weakness in their right arm and hand. When using scalp acupuncture as a microsystem therapy, which area would be the primary target for treatment?

Accepted Answer

The middle two-fifths of the Motor Area on the left side of the scalp

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The upper one-fifth of the Motor Area on the right side of the scalp

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The lower two-fifths of the Sensory Area on the left side of the scalp

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The Foot Motor and Sensory Area bilaterally

Question 6

A 55-year-old patient presents with osteoarthritis pain localized to the right knee. Based on the auricular microsystem map, in which location would the practitioner most likely find the corresponding active point for the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

In the middle of the superior crus of the antihelix

Answer

In the center of the earlobe

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At the apex of the antihelix

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On the inferior aspect of the tragus