The Classic Gate-Control Theory Suggests That Pain Is Experienced When

question 1

Multiple Choice

The classic gate-control theory suggests that pain is experienced when small nerve fibers activate and open a neural gate in the

• A) basilar membrane.
• B) semicircular canals.
• C) olfactory bulb.
• D) spinal cord.

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