Regarding Counterirritation, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 575

Multiple Choice

Regarding counterirritation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The lock-and-key theory helps explain counterirritation.
• B)Applying mild electric currents to the skin can alleviate pain or reduce more agonizing pain.
• C)For more extreme pain, an electric current is applied directly to the spinal cord.
• D)If you pinch yourself while you are having a tooth filled, you are using counterirritation.

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