61. According to the author, which of the following effects can acupuncture produce?

1. It can make people mellower and more energized.
2. It can cure endometriosis and osteoarthritis in teenagers.
3. It raises the levels of norepinephrine and dopamine.
4. It reduces levels of serotonin in people with depression. '

62. Studies have shown that acupuncture ____.

1. lies along the 12 major channels, or meridians, in the body
2. reduces nausea caused by chemotherapy or surgery
3. corresponds to areas of decreased electrical resistance on the skin
4. travels from acupuncture points to the brain

63. According to the author, which of the following statements is TRUE?

1. Acupuncture used as control increases function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.
2. Acupuncture works better than ondansetron for postoperative nausea and vomiting.
3. Acupuncture can replace all pain medications.
4. Although acupuncture reduces pain, its mechanism of painkilling remains unclear.

64. Studies of acupuncture have been conducted on ____.

1. women undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
2. teenagers with endometriosis
3. the accuracy of acupuncturists in diagnosing disease
4. all the above

65. By saying that "acupuncture has been used so far by 8.2 million Americans, according to National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine", the author actually wants to show that ____.

1. insurers always pay for acupuncture
2. acupuncture is less expensive than medications
3. acupuncture is considered safe by many Americans
4. only Americans are treated with acupuncture

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