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What type of pharmaceutical is used to both assess various internal functions and to treat certain cancers or tissue hyperfunction?
Gate Theory
A theory that suggests pain signals are modulated by neural gates in the spinal cord, which can block or allow the passage of pain signals to the brain.
Pain Transmission
The process by which pain signals are relayed from the site of injury or irritation through the nervous system to the brain.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain down through the backbone, facilitating communication between the brain and the body.
Vestibular Receptors
Sensory receptors located in the inner ear that contribute to balance and spatial orientation by detecting changes in head movements and positions.
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