This document provides an overview of the exam format and key topics for a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) exam. The exam will focus on: 1) The physiological functions of the Wu Zang organs, especially the liver and spleen. 2) Basic concepts of Yin Yang theory and diagnostic examinations including tongue and pulse analysis. 3) Composition and functions of the meridian system and the functions of qi and blood. 4) Basic disease patterns like exterior vs interior, cold vs heat syndromes. The homework requires answering questions on the five elements, five zang organs, essence, and concepts of symptom, syndrome, and disease differentiation.

1. TCM EXAMINATIONA REVIEW PPT HAS BEEN GIVEN IN THE CLASSEXAM PATTERN(70%)SHORT QUESTIONS2 OR 3LONG QUESTIONS2 MARKS ARE GIVEN BETWEEN 10 TO 30 FOR EACH QUESTION KEY POINTS OF THE EXAM*what are the physiological functions of wu zang organs (liver and spleen specially)*basic contents of yin yang theory*diagnostic examinations- Tongue(normal tongue and etc.)Pulse(what is the normal condition of pulse methods of looking pulse.)*composition and physiological function of meridian theory*functions of qi blood*looking at the tongue (color of tongue coating and etc.)*basic syndromes- exterior syndrome and interior syndromecold syndrome and heat syndromeHow do you understand “waning and waxing and equilibrium of yin and yang”? (at least 200 words)What are the main physiological functions of spleen in TCM? (at least 100words)What are the functions of Qi? (at least 100words)What are the physiological functions of the meridians?(at least 100words)What are the common pathogenic characteristics of six excess?( at least 100words)HOME WORK(30%)You have to hand over on the exam day.Answer all for questions. (you have to type the answers and get a print out)· What are contents of laws of promotion and restriction among the five elements?· Please recount major functions of the five Zang-viscera.· What is the concept of essence? What origins for production does the essence have?· Try to explain the concepts of symptom, syndrome, disease, and syndrome differentiation and disease differentiation.