Quiz 2

Question 1

What are the global electromagnetic resonances, excited by lightning discharges in the cavity formed by the Earth’s surface and the ionosphere?

Answer 1

Schumann resonances

Question 2

What is the ability of certain materials to generate an electrical potential when they are heated or cooled?

Answer 2

Thermoelectric

Question 3

What is the ability of some materials to generate an electrical potential in response to applied mechanical stress?

Answer 3

Piezoelectric

Question 4

What is the main protein of connective tissue in animals?

Answer 4

collagen

Question 5

What is the Neo-Confucian concept that is the organizing principle of the Universe?

Answer 5

Li - an innate, dynamic pattern that allows things to follow their own nature as parts of a greater whole

Question 6

There are two types of semiconductors used to flow electrons in one direction only in a P-N junction diode. What are they and which direction do they move electrons?

Answer 6

N-type - electron source

P-type - electron sink

Question 7

How do muscle motor points relate to acupuncture points? Is every acupuncture point a motor point?

Answer 7

Muscle motor points are near neuromuscular junctions. They sometimes coincide with acupuncture points.

Question 8

How do trigger points relate to acupuncture points? Is every acupuncture point a trigger point?

Answer 8

Trigger points are localized area of muscle or connective tissue that are firmer than usual and sore on palpation. They are considered to be ashi points.