According to the Gate-Control Theory, Passage of Pain Impulses May

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to the gate-control theory, passage of pain impulses may be naturally blocked:

• A) at the synapse by entry of other sensory impulses.
• B) by the stress response.
• C) by administration of morphine directly into the spinal cord.
• D) by referring the pain to other parts of the body.

Understand the concept of conditioning in the context of substance use and treatment.

Explain the role of therapy and medications in treating substance use disorders.

Recognize the societal impact of substance use and related disorders.

Identify drug prevention and management strategies.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nerve Fibers

Nerve fibers that are part of the sympathetic nervous system, involved in the body's fight or flight response by activating bodily systems.

Parasympathetic Nerve Fibers

Components of the autonomic nervous system that help the body to relax and conserve energy, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

Peripheral Nervous

A part of the nervous system consisting of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.