The Gate Control Model of Pain Perception Argues That Neural

question 112

Multiple Choice

The gate control model of pain perception argues that neural mechanisms in the __________ are involved in controlling the flow of sensory input to the central nervous system.

• A)thalamus
• B)mechanoreceptors
• C)somatosensory cortex
• D)spinal cord

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