The Gate Control Theory Attempts to Explain How

question 3

Multiple Choice

The gate control theory attempts to explain how:

• A) certain nerve cells in the brain respond to specific features of sensory stimuli.
• B) the perception of touch is related to the specific nerve endings that are activated.
• C) the nervous system blocks or allows pain signals to pass to the brain.
• D) the perception of pain is mediated solely by emotional cues from the environment.

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