Messages Carried from Small, Slow Fibers Tend to

question 509

Multiple Choice

Messages carried from small, slow fibers tend to

• A)close the spinal gate directly.
• B)pass through the pain gate and on to a central biasing system.
• C)inhibit the production of endorphins.
• D)cause rapid sensory adaptation.

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