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, but the claims of this procedure curing illnesses is much more debatable.

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Acupuncture is believed to activate small, slow nerve fibers rather than large, fast ones, which can influence the central biasing system and modulate pain perception indirectly rather than closing the spinal gate directly.

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