The Gate-Control Theory of Pain States That Signals Arriving from Pain

question 100

True/False

The gate-control theory of pain states that signals arriving from pain receptors can be blocked by opiate drugs in the somatosensory cortex.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in various high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Primary Motor Cortex

An area of the brain located in the frontal lobe, involved in planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Somatosensory Cortex

The part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.