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naturalchemist

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Maria suffers from a bone disease characterized by loss of bone density in which the bones become porous, brittle, and more prone to fracture. Which disease is she likely to have?
 
  a. osteoporosis
  b. menopause
  c. menarche
  d. dementia
  e. spina bifida

Question 2

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 thestimulation of acupuncture points.
 e. Acupuncture involves the insertion and rotation of thin needles at certain points on the body.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

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