Question

select the correct answer which medical practitioner uses needles to treat ailments? a. yerbero b. espiritualista c. acupunturista d. curandero

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "yerbero" refers to a herbalist, who uses herbs, not needles.
• Option B: "espiritualista" is a spiritualist, dealing with spiritual matters, not medical needle treatments.
• Option C: "acupunturista" is an acupuncturist, who uses needles (acupuncture needles) to treat ailments, which matches the question.
• Option D: "curandero" is a healer, often using traditional remedies but not specifically needles in the way acupuncture does.

Answer:

C. acupunturista