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ST channel connects with all yang channels on head and face except?

A. SI, SJ
B. ST36
C. lateral 2nd toe ST45
D. None of the above

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Final answer:

The Stomach Meridian (ST channel) connects with all yang channels on the head and face except for the Small Intestine (SI) and San Jiao (SJ) channels.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ST channel, also known as the Stomach Meridian in traditional Chinese medicine, is understood to connect with all the yang channels on the head and face with the exception of the Small Intestine (SI) and San Jiao (SJ) channels. Yang channels are believed to be more exterior and active in nature. The ST channel's pathways are described to affect certain areas and points on the face, but they do not directly connect with the SI and SJ meridians which take their own distinct paths across the face and head. Options B (ST36) and C (lateral 2nd toe ST45) are specific points on the Stomach Meridian itself, hence are not correct in this context.

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