One of the Novel Features of Gate Control Theory Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

One of the novel features of gate control theory is the presence of a(n) ______ that modulates the experience of pain at the level of the spinal cord.

• A)neurochemical
• B)hormone
• C)interneuron
• D)muscle

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Definitions:

G Proteins

Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins that act as molecular switches inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from a variety of stimuli outside a cell to its interior.

Cyclic AMP

A secondary messenger important in many biological processes, such as the regulation of metabolism.

Lipid-soluble Hormones

Hormones that can easily cross cell membranes to enter cells due to their solubility in lipids.

Nuclear Receptor Model

A framework for understanding how certain receptor proteins within cell nuclei mediate the effects of lipophilic hormones, vitamins, and other ligands.