The Gate-Control Theory Suggests That Incoming Pain Sensations May Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

The gate-control theory suggests that incoming pain sensations may be blocked at the ​

• A)location of the injury.
• B)spinal cord.
• C)thalamus.
• D)cortex.

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