NBCE ACUPUNCTURE EXAM LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026 MERIDIAN THEORY AND POINT LOCATION SKILLS

NBCE ACUPUNCTURE EXAM LEARNING
WORKBOOK 2026 MERIDIAN THEORY AND
POINT LOCATION SKILLS

◉ Yang is also called?
Answer: Fu (hollow)


◉ What are the Yin organs?
Answer: Lung
Kidney
Liver
Heart
Pericardium
Spleen


◉ What are the Yang organs?
Answer: Large Intestine
Bladder
Gallbladder
Small Intestine
Triple Heater/Warmer

,Stomach


◉ What are source points?
Answer:


◉ What are the characteristics of yin?
Answer:


◉ What are the functions of Qi?
Answer: Catalyze Functions
Protecting Functions
Raising and Stability Functions
Transporting Functions
Warming Functions


◉ What are the 5 elements of acupuncture?
Answer: Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
Wood

,◉ What are the types of Qi?
Answer: Congenital & Acquired


◉ What are the types of acquired Qi?
Answer: Gu/Food
Kong/Air
Zong/Gathering
Zhen/True
Ying/Nutriative
Wei/Defensive
Mine Essence
Yaun/Original
Ming Men


◉ Where does Gu/Food Qi originate from?
Answer: Spleen and Stomach


◉ Where is congenital Qi stored?
Answer: Kidneys


◉ Where does Kong/Air Qi originate from?
Answer: Lungs

, ◉ Gu (food) Qi function?
Answer: Important for generating energy


◉ What is the function of Zong Qi/
Answer: Nourishes the heart and lungs, helps circulate energy
throughout the body


◉ Where is Zong Qi stored?
Answer: chest


◉ Gu + Kong= what qi?
Answer: Zong/Gathering


◉ What is the function of Zhen/true Qi?
Answer: Nourish the organs


◉ Where is Zhen Qi stored?
Answer: Starts in the chest and is distributed through respiration


◉ Ying + Wei= what qi?
Answer: Zhen