1. Chiropractic medicine deals with the relationship between the articulations of the skeleton and the nervous system. True False
2. Chiropractic medicine is quackery. True False
3. The philosophy of chiropractic medicine is that all bodily function is controlled by the nervous system. True False
4. Abnormal bodily functions are always caused by interference with nerve transmission and expression. True False
5. Interference with nerve transmission can be caused by pressure, strain or tension on the spinal cord, spinal nerves, or peripheral nerves as a result of a displacement of the spinal segments or other skeletal structures. True False
6. Subluxation refers to a slight dislocation or biomechanical malfunctioning of the vertebrae (bones of the spine). True False
7. There are only five causes of subluxation. True False
8. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in neuromusculoskeletal (nerves, muscles, skeleton) conditions. True False
9. "Spinal adjustment" is the same as manipulation. True False
10. Spinal adjustments are performed manually by the doctor using his or her hands to apply corrective pressure to the spine in a specific direction and location. True False
11. Spinal adjustments may not be the treatment of choice for all medical problems or conditions. True False
12. To receive the doctor of chiropractic degree, individuals must complete extensive undergraduate prerequisites and four years of graduate-level instruction, and internship at an accredited chiropractic institution. True False
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