According to the Gate Control Theory,the Central Control Mechanism Refers

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to the gate control theory,the central control mechanism refers to signals from:

• A) fast pain fibers that close the gate.
• B) slow pain fibers that open the gate.
• C) fast or slow pain fibers that open the gate.
• D) the brain that can shut the gate.

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