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.
ANSWER: c
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