Regarding the Gate Control Theory and Acupuncture,which of the Following

question 150

Multiple Choice

Regarding the gate control theory and acupuncture,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Messages carried by large,fast nerve fibers seem to close the spinal gate directly.
• B)Messages from small,slow fibers go through the pain gate and on to a "central biasing system."
• C)The acupuncture needles activate the large,fast nerve fibers and close the spinal gate directly.
• D)Acupuncture produces short-term pain relief for about half of the patients tested.

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