Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that uses fine needles placed in acupoints that:
a. "close the gate" for pain transmission.
b. align the internal organs.
c. open meridians to release Qi.
d. stimulate the "centering" of Qi.
C
Acupuncture therapy uses needles placed in acupoints to open meridians to release Qi (life force).
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