Studies Have Indicated That Acupuncture Works Because of Due to

question 42

Multiple Choice

Studies have indicated that acupuncture works because of due to

• A)the increase in serotonin
• B)needles decreasing the stimulation of large nerve fibers
• C)placebo effect and the production of endorphins
• D)the acute, long-lasting pain from the needle distracts the person from the original source of pain

Identify and describe the components of the health belief model and its role in predicting health behaviors.

Recognize the importance of self-efficacy and perceived behavioral control in health psychology theories.

Differentiate between stage theories and continuum theories of health behavior.

Understand the theory of planned behavior and its predictors of health behavior.

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Definitions:

Ischemia

A condition resulting from inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, often leading to tissue damage.

Azygos Vein

A major vein located in the thoracic cavity that drains blood from the thorax to the superior vena cava.

Posterior Intercostal

Referring to the muscles and arteries located between the ribs at the back of the chest, which are involved in the mechanical aspect of breathing.

Internal Iliac Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the pelvis, gluteal region, and reproductive organs.