According to Melzack and Wall's Gate Control Theory of Pain

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to Melzack and Wall's gate control theory of pain, how does the application of therapeutic heat reduce the perception of pain?

• A)The theory has not been proven; therefore the application of therapeutic heat does not reduce pain perception.
• B)Thermal stimuli inhibit nociceptor input to the spinal cord and open the gate in the spinal cord.
• C)Thermal stimuli override sensory input and open the gate in the spinal cord.
• D)Thermal stimuli override painful stimuli and inhibit pain transmission.