Regarding Acupuncture, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 45

Multiple Choice

Regarding acupuncture, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Traditional Chinese beliefs suggest that acupuncture releases the body's natural healing energy.
• B)Scientific evidence has ruled out that acupuncture is merely a placebo effect.
• C)Some studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can be effective in reducing chronic lower back pain.
• D)Acupuncture may work through the release of neurotransmitters with pain-killing effects, caused by the stimulation of acupuncture points.
• E)Acupuncture involves the insertion and rotation of thin needles at certain points on the body.

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