According to the Gate Control Theory of Pain, the ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to the gate control theory of pain, the ________ of the spinal cord act as a "gate" and may open and transmit sensations of pain if the stimulation is sufficiently intense.

• A)dorsal horns
• B)somatic nerves
• C)coccygeal plexus
• D)epidural blocks

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Definitions:

Climate

The general environment or atmosphere within a specific context, often referring to the social or emotional characteristics perceived by individuals and groups.

Parallel Processing

The brain's ability to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, critical in functions like vision.

Feature Detection

The process by which the brain identifies specific elements of visuals, like shapes or angles, important in recognizing objects and patterns.

Opponent Processing

A theory describing how the human visual system interprets color by processing signals from cones and rods in an antagonistic manner.