CVA CVA Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory & Principles 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In TCM, which organ is considered the 'Root of Post-Heaven Qi' and is responsible for transforming food into nutrients?
- Liver
- Kidney
- Spleen (Correct answer)
- Lung
Correct answer: Spleen
The Spleen is considered the root of Post-Heaven (acquired) Qi because it transforms and transports nutrients derived from food.
Question 2: Which TCM concept refers to the pathogenic factors that can invade the body and cause disease, including Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Summer Heat?
- Six Pernicious Influences (Correct answer)
- Seven Emotions
- Eight Extraordinary Vessels
- Four Levels
Correct answer: Six Pernicious Influences
The Six Pernicious Influences (Liu Yin) are external pathogenic factors that can invade the body and cause disease when defensive Qi is weakened.
Question 3: In TCM veterinary medicine, which organ system governs Blood storage and the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body?
- Heart
- Spleen
- Liver (Correct answer)
- Lung
Correct answer: Liver
The Liver stores Blood and ensures the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body, preventing stagnation.
Question 4: What does the TCM term 'Bi Syndrome' refer to in veterinary acupuncture?
- A deficiency syndrome affecting the Kidneys
- Painful obstruction syndrome caused by Wind, Cold, or Dampness blocking the meridians (Correct answer)
- A heat excess condition affecting the Liver
- Collapse of Yang energy
Correct answer: Painful obstruction syndrome caused by Wind, Cold, or Dampness blocking the meridians
Bi Syndrome (Painful Obstruction Syndrome) occurs when Wind, Cold, or Dampness invades the meridians, causing pain, stiffness, and restricted movement.
Question 5: In TCM, the 'Eight Principles' are used to categorize disease patterns. Which pair correctly represents one of the four opposing principles?
- Qi and Blood
- Interior and Exterior (Correct answer)
- Yin and Jing
- Shen and Wei
Correct answer: Interior and Exterior
Interior and Exterior (Li and Biao) is one of the four opposing pairs in the Eight Principles used to describe the location and nature of disease.
Question 6: Which TCM pathogen is considered 'the chief of the hundred diseases' and is characterized by its ability to combine with other pathogens?
- Cold
- Dampness
- Wind (Correct answer)
- Heat
Correct answer: Wind
Wind is called 'the chief of the hundred diseases' in TCM because it readily combines with other pathogens (Cold, Heat, Dampness) and can penetrate the body's defenses.
CVA CVA Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory & Principles 2
In TCM, which organ is considered the 'Root of Post-Heaven Qi' and is responsible for transforming food into nutrients?