NCCAOM Terminologies 3

Question 1

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

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

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Defensive energy circulating on the body surface

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The mind or spirit housed in the Heart

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Body fluids that moisten tissues

Question 2

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

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

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Prenatal and postnatal Qi

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The two aspects of Shen

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Yin and Yang within the Zang organs

Question 3

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

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The Governing Vessel

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The Conception Vessel

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The Penetrating Vessel

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The Belt Vessel

Question 4

Which extraordinary vessel is called 'Ren Mai'?

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Conception Vessel

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Governing Vessel

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Belt Vessel

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Thoroughfare Vessel

Question 5

The term 'Zang' organs in TCM refers to:

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

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Hollow organs that transform and transport food

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The extraordinary organs including Brain and Uterus

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Organs primarily associated with Yang energy

Question 6

How are 'Fu' organs characterized in TCM?

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

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Solid organs that store Jing and Shen

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Organs that generate and distribute Qi and Blood

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Organs governed by the Heart Shen

Question 7

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

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Penetrating Vessel or Thoroughfare Vessel

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Belt Vessel

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Yin Linking Vessel

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Yang Heel Vessel