You've Stubbed Your Big Toe

question 6

Multiple Choice

You've stubbed your big toe.You start rubbing it to reduce the pain.What would the gate control theory of pain say about your action?

• A) It should not be helpful since the gate control theory of pain is not valid.
• B) Your action will not help since pain gates are closed through the release of endorphins.
• C) Your action should help to reduce pain since it prevents the release of endorphins.
• D) It should be helpful since nonpainful nerve messages from rubbing your toe will close the pain gate.

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