LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The fundamental substance responsible for physiological activity in the
body according to TCM is:
A. Blood
B. Essence
C. Qi
D. Body fluids
Rationale: Qi is the vital energy that drives all physiological functions and
maintains life.
2. Which organ system governs the movement of Qi throughout the body?
A. Lung
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Heart
Rationale: The Liver ensures the smooth flow of Qi and regulates
emotional and physiological balance.
3. Yin and Yang are best described as:
A. Two separate energies
B. Fixed opposites
C. Physical substances
D. Interdependent and mutually transforming forces
Rationale: Yin and Yang are dynamic, interrelated, and constantly
transforming into one another.
,4. Which Zang organ stores the Shen (spirit)?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Lung
D. Spleen
Rationale: The Heart houses the Shen, governing mental and emotional
activities.
5. The Spleen is primarily responsible for:
A. Respiration
B. Blood circulation
C. Transformation and transportation of food and fluids
D. Storing essence
Rationale: The Spleen extracts and transports Gu Qi from food and drink.
6. Which meridian is associated with the element Metal?
A. Liver
B. Lung
C. Kidney
D. Heart
Rationale: In Five Element theory, the Lung corresponds to Metal.
7. The primary function of the Kidney in TCM is to:
A. Govern blood
B. Control muscles
C. Regulate digestion
D. Store Essence (Jing)
Rationale: The Kidneys store Jing, which governs growth, development,
and reproduction.
8. Which emotion is associated with the Liver?
A. Joy
B. Fear
C. Anger
, D. Grief
Rationale: Anger and frustration directly affect Liver Qi flow.
9. Excessive worry primarily affects which organ?
A. Heart
B. Spleen
C. Lung
D. Kidney
Rationale: Worry and overthinking weaken the Spleen’s function.
10.Which pulse quality indicates Heat?
A. Deep
B. Slow
C. Rapid
D. Weak
Rationale: Heat accelerates the pulse, making it rapid.
11.A pale tongue with teeth marks suggests:
A. Heat
B. Blood stasis
C. Spleen Qi deficiency
D. Yin deficiency
Rationale: Teeth marks indicate Spleen Qi failing to transform and hold
fluids.
12.Which point is the Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine channel?
A. LI4
B. LI4 (Hegu)
C. LI11
D. LI20
Rationale: LI4 is the Yuan-Source point and strongly regulates Qi.
13.The command point for the abdomen is:
A. LU7
B. ST36
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The fundamental substance responsible for physiological activity in the
body according to TCM is:
A. Blood
B. Essence
C. Qi
D. Body fluids
Rationale: Qi is the vital energy that drives all physiological functions and
maintains life.
2. Which organ system governs the movement of Qi throughout the body?
A. Lung
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Heart
Rationale: The Liver ensures the smooth flow of Qi and regulates
emotional and physiological balance.
3. Yin and Yang are best described as:
A. Two separate energies
B. Fixed opposites
C. Physical substances
D. Interdependent and mutually transforming forces
Rationale: Yin and Yang are dynamic, interrelated, and constantly
transforming into one another.
,4. Which Zang organ stores the Shen (spirit)?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Lung
D. Spleen
Rationale: The Heart houses the Shen, governing mental and emotional
activities.
5. The Spleen is primarily responsible for:
A. Respiration
B. Blood circulation
C. Transformation and transportation of food and fluids
D. Storing essence
Rationale: The Spleen extracts and transports Gu Qi from food and drink.
6. Which meridian is associated with the element Metal?
A. Liver
B. Lung
C. Kidney
D. Heart
Rationale: In Five Element theory, the Lung corresponds to Metal.
7. The primary function of the Kidney in TCM is to:
A. Govern blood
B. Control muscles
C. Regulate digestion
D. Store Essence (Jing)
Rationale: The Kidneys store Jing, which governs growth, development,
and reproduction.
8. Which emotion is associated with the Liver?
A. Joy
B. Fear
C. Anger
, D. Grief
Rationale: Anger and frustration directly affect Liver Qi flow.
9. Excessive worry primarily affects which organ?
A. Heart
B. Spleen
C. Lung
D. Kidney
Rationale: Worry and overthinking weaken the Spleen’s function.
10.Which pulse quality indicates Heat?
A. Deep
B. Slow
C. Rapid
D. Weak
Rationale: Heat accelerates the pulse, making it rapid.
11.A pale tongue with teeth marks suggests:
A. Heat
B. Blood stasis
C. Spleen Qi deficiency
D. Yin deficiency
Rationale: Teeth marks indicate Spleen Qi failing to transform and hold
fluids.
12.Which point is the Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine channel?
A. LI4
B. LI4 (Hegu)
C. LI11
D. LI20
Rationale: LI4 is the Yuan-Source point and strongly regulates Qi.
13.The command point for the abdomen is:
A. LU7
B. ST36
