Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment based on the belief that:
a. insertion of needles in key locations will drain toxic energies.
b. pressure on meridian points will correct problems in energy flow.
c. insertion of needles modulates the flow of energy along body meridians.
d. taking small doses of noxious substances will alleviate specific symptoms.
ANS: C
Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles to modulate the flow of body energy (chi) along specific body pathways called meridians. Acupressure uses pressure to affect energy flow. Homeopathy involves the use of microdosages of specific substances to effect health improvement. Traditional Chinese medicine is more concerned with energy and life force balance, and acupuncture is not predicated on the removal of toxic energies.
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