When we vigorously rub a banged elbow, we are applying the principle of _______________.
A) gate-control theory
B) pain management theory
C) phantom pain theory
D) neuron matrix theory

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The gate-control theory of pain suggests that non-painful input can override painful input, closing the "gates" to pain signals. By vigorously rubbing the banged elbow, we are providing non-painful input that can override the pain, activating other sensory nerves and closing the gate to pain signals.

When We Vigorously Rub a Banged Elbow, We Are Applying