The document provides instructions for a TCM exam, including an assignment to write a 500-word response on the theory or conception of TCM that most impresses the student and why. It lists five potential test questions on topics like yin-yang theory, the spleen's physiological functions, the functions of qi, the physiological functions of meridians, and the pathogenic characteristics of six excesses. Students will answer three of the five test questions and the homework is worth 30% of the total score while the test questions account for 70% of the total score.

1. TCM assignment and some main questions for the exam.
Homework: Which theory or conception of TCM does impress you deeply? Why? (At
least 500words)
Three questions are selected from the following five questions as the test questions.
1、 How do you understand “waning and waxing and equilibrium of yin and yang”? (at least
200 words)
2、 What are the main physiological functions of spleen in TCM? (at least 100words)
3、 What are the functions of Qi? (at least 100words)
4、 What are the physiological functions of the meridians?(at least 100words)
5、 What are the common pathogenic characteristics of six excess?( at least 100words)
Note : The total scores consist of homework and test questions. Homework accounts for
30% and test questions 70% of the total scores. And you have to hand in homework by the
exam day at the latest.
Good Luck.