The Gate-Control Theory of Pain Suggests That The

question 24

Multiple Choice

The gate-control theory of pain suggests that the:

• A)pain signals must pass through a kind of "gate" located in the spinal cord.
• B)skin receptors act as a gate for the pain sensation.
• C)cortex blocks or gates pain unless released by substance P.
• D)gate is a physical structure within cells that blocks pain signals.

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