Which Statement Accurately Describes the Gate-Control Theory of Pain

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the gate-control theory of pain?

• A)The "gate" at the spinal cord sends specially encoded signals to the brain.
• B)The "gate" at the spinal cord is opened by small neural fibers so that pain signals can reach the brain.
• C)The "gate" in the brain is an anatomical structure that serves to block or allow pain signals through.
• D)The "gate" in the brain sends pain signals to the spinal cord to be interpreted.

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Definitions:

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron or other excitable cell relative to its surroundings when not stimulated or involved in passage of an impulse.

Axon

A thin, elongated extension of a neuron, or nerve cell, that generally transmits electrical signals away from the cell body of the neuron.

Neuronal Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a neuron, crucial for maintaining the ion gradient and enabling the propagation of nerve impulses.

Ions

Charged particles that have either lost or gained electrons, playing critical roles in various biological processes, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.