ACC Auriculotherapy and Microsystems 2

Question 1

Which auricular microsystem point is most commonly used for addiction and substance abuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

Shen Men

Answer

Sympathetic

Answer

Zero point

Answer

Thalamus point

Question 2

In the NADA auricular acupuncture protocol, which of the following is NOT one of the five standard points?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

Answer

Lung

Answer

Liver

Answer

Kidney

Question 3

The auricular representation of the musculoskeletal system is primarily concentrated in which region of the ear?

Accepted Answer

Antihelix and its crura

Answer

Earlobe

Answer

Tragus

Answer

Cymba conchae

Question 4

Which technique is used to detect active auricular points before needling?

Accepted Answer

Point detector/ohmmeter

Answer

Infrared thermography

Answer

Ultrasound imaging

Answer

Muscle testing only

Question 5

In Nogier's auricular map, where is the representation of the cervical spine located?

Accepted Answer

Base of the antihelix nearest to the antitragus

Answer

Antihelix at the level of the Darwin's tubercle

Answer

Superior antihelix crus

Answer

Inferior antihelix crus

Question 6

Which auricular point is considered the 'master point' for the autonomic nervous system and is used to balance sympathetic and parasympathetic activity?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic point

Answer

Shen Men

Answer

Zero point

Answer

Point Zero

Question 7

Auricular seeds or pellets used for sustained stimulation between appointments are most commonly made of which material?

Accepted Answer

Vaccaria seeds or metal beads

Answer

Glass beads

Answer

Ceramic pellets

Answer

Silicone spheres