NCCAOM Terminologies 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Governing Vessel

Answer

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

Question 4

Which extraordinary vessel is called 'Ren Mai'?

Accepted Answer

Conception Vessel

Answer

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

Question 5

The term 'Zang' organs in TCM refers to:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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NCCAOM Terminologies 3