​According to the Gate Control Theory of Pain, the Structure

question 60

Multiple Choice

​According to the gate control theory of pain, the structure that is the likely location of the gate is

• A) ​the substantia gelatinosa.
• B) the ventral horns of the spinal cord.​
• C) ​the transverse section of the medulla.
• D) ​supraspinal nerve endings.

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Definitions:

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or impulses are excluded from consciousness.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Oral Retentive

A psychoanalytic concept referring to an individual who exhibits traits such as obsessiveness or tidiness, theorized to stem from unresolved issues during the oral stage of psychosexual development.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable impulses with their opposites, often resulting in exaggerated behavior.