NCCAOM Meridian and Collateral Theory 2

Question 1

Which extraordinary vessel is called both the 'sea of the twelve meridians' and the 'sea of blood'?

Accepted Answer

Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)

Answer

Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Answer

Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Answer

Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)

Question 2

The Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) is called the 'sea of' which category of meridians?

Accepted Answer

All yin meridians

Answer

All yang meridians

Answer

The sinew channels

Answer

The luo collaterals

Question 3

Which extraordinary vessel encircles the waist horizontally and is said to 'bind' the other vessels?

Accepted Answer

Dai Mai

Answer

Ren Mai

Answer

Du Mai

Answer

Chong Mai

Question 4

Du Mai, Ren Mai, and Chong Mai are sometimes called the 'three branches from one source' because they all originate from which region?

Accepted Answer

The lower abdomen (uterus/kidney region)

Answer

The chest and lungs

Answer

The head and brain

Answer

The upper back

Question 5

The Yin Qiao Mai and Yang Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels) primarily regulate which paired functions?

Accepted Answer

Motor function and the sleep-wakefulness cycle

Answer

Digestion and fluid metabolism

Answer

Blood production and storage

Answer

Respiratory rate and depth

Question 6

How many extraordinary vessels (Qi Jing Ba Mai) are there in total?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

10

Answer

12

Question 7

Which extraordinary vessel is said to 'maintain and link' all the yin meridians and is used clinically for yin deficiency patterns?

Accepted Answer

Yin Wei Mai

Answer

Chong Mai

Answer

Dai Mai

Answer

Yang Wei Mai