NBCE ACUPUNCTURE EXAM COMPLETE STUDY SHEET 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

NBCE ACUPUNCTURE EXAM COMPLETE
STUDY SHEET 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+

⩥ 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