If Professor Gannon were to argue that incoming pain sensations must pass through an opening in the spinal cord and that this opening could be closed, thus blocking ascending pain signals, which theory would Dr. Gannon be arguing?
A) place
B) frequency
C) volley
D) gate

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Dr. Gannon would be arguing the gate control theory of pain, which proposes that a "gate" in the spinal cord can open or close to regulate incoming pain signals. This theory suggests that non-painful stimuli (such as rubbing or massaging) can close the gate and reduce the perception of pain.

If Professor Gannon Were to Argue That Incoming Pain Sensations