NCCAOM Terminologies 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In TCM, 'Jing' as a vital substance refers to:
- Defensive energy circulating on the body surface
- Essence — the fundamental substance stored in the Kidneys governing growth and reproduction (Correct answer)
- The mind or spirit housed in the Heart
- Body fluids that moisten tissues
Correct 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.
Question 2: The term 'Jin-Ye' in TCM collectively refers to:
- Prenatal and postnatal Qi
- All body fluids — thin (Jin) fluids that moisten and thick (Ye) fluids that lubricate (Correct answer)
- The two aspects of Shen
- Yin and Yang within the Zang organs
Correct 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.
Question 3: The 'Du Mai' extraordinary vessel is also known as:
- The Conception Vessel
- The Governing Vessel (Correct answer)
- The Penetrating Vessel
- The Belt Vessel
Correct answer: The Governing Vessel
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'?
- Governing Vessel
- Belt Vessel
- Conception Vessel (Correct answer)
- Thoroughfare Vessel
Correct answer: Conception Vessel
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:
- Hollow organs that transform and transport food
- Solid organs that store vital substances such as Qi, Blood, and Jing (Correct answer)
- The extraordinary organs including Brain and Uterus
- Organs primarily associated with Yang energy
Correct 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.
Question 6: How are 'Fu' organs characterized in TCM?
- Solid organs that store Jing and Shen
- Hollow organs that receive, transform, and transport food and fluids (Correct answer)
- Organs that generate and distribute Qi and Blood
- Organs governed by the Heart Shen
Correct 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.
Question 7: The extraordinary vessel 'Chong Mai' is referred to as:
- Belt Vessel
- Yin Linking Vessel
- Penetrating Vessel or Thoroughfare Vessel (Correct answer)
- Yang Heel Vessel
Correct 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.
NCCAOM Terminologies 3
In TCM, 'Jing' as a vital substance refers to: