Daoist Yangsheng (Nourishing Life) Practices Include All of the Following

question 115

Multiple Choice

Daoist yangsheng (nourishing life) practices include all of the following except for

• A) book learning.
• B) dietary regimens.
• C) therapeutic gymnastics.
• D) controlled breathing.

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Definitions:

Costal Cartilages

Bars of hyaline cartilage that connect the ribs to the sternum, contributing to the elasticity and expansion capability of the rib cage.

Adult Skeleton

The fully developed, mature skeleton of an adult human, comprising 206 bones that provide structure, protection, and leverage for movement.

Buffer Blood pH

Biological systems that maintain the pH of blood within a narrow range, crucial for the proper functioning of the body's cells and organs.

Inorganic Salts

Inorganic salts are compounds comprised of minerals that play various critical roles in biological processes, including nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and hydration.