AP Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1

Question 1

What is the fundamental function of Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Accepted Answer

To sustain life processes

Answer

To cool the blood

Answer

To eliminate pathogens

Answer

To generate heat

Question 2

Which element is associated with the Liver in Five Element Theory?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Answer

Metal

Answer

Water

Answer

Fire

Question 3

Which organ system is responsible for the production of Blood in TCM?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

Answer

Heart

Answer

Lung

Answer

Kidney

Question 4

Which organ is considered the 'Commander of Qi' in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Lungs

Answer

Liver

Answer

Heart

Answer

Spleen

Question 5

In TCM, what is the relationship between Yin and Yang?

Accepted Answer

Interdependent and dynamic opposites

Answer

Completely independent forces

Answer

Opposites with no interaction

Answer

Contrasting but unrelated

Question 6

Which Zang-Fu organ pair is responsible for water metabolism in the body?

Accepted Answer

Kidney and Bladder

Answer

Liver and Gallbladder

Answer

Heart and Small Intestine

Answer

Spleen and Stomach