ACC TCM Foundational Theories 3

Question 1

In TCM, 'Jing' (Essence) is primarily stored in which organ?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

The Kidneys store Jing (Essence), which includes both congenital essence inherited from parents and acquired essence from food.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the Ke (controlling/restraining) cycle relationship?

Accepted Answer

Wood controls Earth; Earth controls Water

Answer

In the Ke cycle, Wood controls Earth (tree roots break up soil), Earth controls Water (dams hold water), and so on.

Question 3

The TCM concept of 'Wei Qi' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Defensive Qi that flows on the exterior to protect against pathogens

Answer

Wei Qi is the defensive energy that circulates on the body's exterior, protecting it from external pathogenic factors.

Question 4

In TCM, which pathological condition results from Liver overacting on Spleen?

Accepted Answer

Mu Ke Tu (Wood controlling Earth) becoming pathological

Answer

When Liver (Wood) overacts on Spleen (Earth) due to Liver excess or Spleen deficiency, it is a pathological exaggeration of the normal Ke cycle.

Question 5

The 'seven emotions' in TCM are pathogenic factors that primarily affect:

Accepted Answer

The internal organs through excess emotional stimulation

Answer

Excess or prolonged emotions directly injure their corresponding Zang organs and disrupt Qi flow.

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