Asked by Chequoya Rodman on Sep 29, 2024
According to gate-control theory,where may incoming pain sensations be blocked
A) location of the injury
B) spinal cord
C) thalamus
D) cortex
Gate-Control Theory
A theory that explains how the perception of pain is not just a direct result of activating pain fibers but is also modulated by interplay between different neurons in the spinal cord.
Pain Sensations
The subjective experience of discomfort or hurt, resulting from the stimulation of specialized nerve cells, often signaling harm or injury.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain down through the backbone, carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain to the rest of the body.
- Understand the physiological and psychological processes involved in pain perception and modulation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the physiological and psychological processes involved in pain perception and modulation.