Acupuncture May

question 24

Multiple Choice

Acupuncture may

• A) function as a sensory method of controlling pain.
• B) be effective because patients believe it will work.
• C) trigger the release of endorphins.
• D) be placebo-like in nature.
• E) function as a sensory method of controlling pain, be effective because patients believe it will work, trigger the release of endorphins and be placebo like in nature.

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Definitions:

Strength Training

A form of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.

Aerobic

Pertains to processes or activities that require the presence of oxygen, often related to exercise that improves cardiovascular health.

Low-Impact

Refers to activities or actions that cause minimal stress or damage to the body or environment.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.