NYCTCM Junior Entrance Exam Study - TCM & Acupuncture Questions and Correct Answers

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NYCTCM Junior Entrance Exam Study -
TCM & Acupuncture Questions and
Correct Answers

Question: From which point does the branch of the Lung channel of
Hand-Taiyin proximal to the forearm emerge?


a) Lu 6
b) Lu 7
c) Lu 8
d) Lu 10
e) none of the above
Answer: Lu 7


Question: According to the theory of Yin-Yang, all the following
condition belong to opposite aspects within the same
phenomenon *EXCEPT*


a) day and night
b) brightness and dimness
c) movement and stillness
d) heat and cold
e) upward and inward
Answer: Upward and inward


Question: Time belonging to *Yin within Yin* is...
Answer: First half of the night


Question: Time belonging to *Yang within Yin* is...



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Answer: Second half of the night


Question: Time belonging to *Yin within Yang* is...
Answer: Afternoon


Question: Time belonging to *Yang within Yang* is..
Answer: Morning


Question: The symbols of yin & yang are


a) cold and heat
b) water and fire
c) upward and downward
d) brightness and dimness
e) movement and stillness
Answer: water and fire


Question: According to the basic theory of yin & yang, weakness of
yang leading to insufficiency of yin is due to...
Answer: the interdependence of yin and yang


Question: According to the basic theory of yin & yang, a preponderance
of yin damaging yang is due to...
Answer: the inter-consuming-supporting relationship of yin and yang


Question: The liver...
a) produces the blood
b) regulates the volume of blood in circulation
c) is the primary organ in charge of the blood circulation
d) controls the blood by keeping it within the vesses
e) none of the above
Answer: regulates the volume of blood in circulation


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