(1).'Acu-˜means needles inLatin.P.The needles stimulates specificnerves that transmit electricalimpulses via the spinal cord andbrain to the affected area.Q.Q.ite appropriately - then - acupuncture consists of insertingvery fine needles at specificpoints on the skin located nearnerve endings.R.Acupuncture also stimulatesthe relea.se of chemicalsubstances from the braincentres and pituitary glands.S.These are connected to oneanother by lines called channelsor meridians.(6). Known as endorphins andencephalin - which are releasedand carried across the bloodstream - these chemicals are thebody's own pain reliefmechanism