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  1. In TCM, 'Jing' as a vital substance refers to:

    Answer: Essence — the fundamental substance stored in the Kidneys governing growth and reproduction

    Jing (Essence) is the densest vital substance, inherited from parents (prenatal) and replenished by food (postnatal), stored in the Kidneys.

  2. The term 'Jin-Ye' in TCM collectively refers to:

    Answer: All body fluids — thin (Jin) fluids that moisten and thick (Ye) fluids that lubricate

    Jin-Ye encompasses all body fluids: Jin are light and watery, moistening the skin and muscles; Ye are heavy and turbid, lubricating joints and orifices.

  3. The 'Du Mai' extraordinary vessel is also known as:

    Answer: The Governing Vessel

    Du Mai, the Governing Vessel, runs along the posterior midline and governs all Yang meridians of the body.

  4. Which extraordinary vessel is called 'Ren Mai'?

    Answer: Conception Vessel

    Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) runs along the anterior midline and governs all Yin meridians of the body.

  5. The term 'Zang' organs in TCM refers to:

    Answer: Solid organs that store vital substances such as Qi, Blood, and Jing

    Zang organs (Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, Kidney) are solid organs whose primary function is to manufacture and store vital substances.

  6. How are 'Fu' organs characterized in TCM?

    Answer: Hollow organs that receive, transform, and transport food and fluids

    Fu organs (Gallbladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Large Intestine, Bladder, San Jiao) are hollow and function by continuously filling and emptying.

  7. The extraordinary vessel 'Chong Mai' is referred to as:

    Answer: Penetrating Vessel or Thoroughfare Vessel

    Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is called the 'Sea of Blood' and 'Sea of the Twelve Meridians' due to its role regulating Qi and Blood throughout the body.