The idea that fibers in the sensory nerves can prevent impulses from reaching the brain - and thus prevent the sensation of pain - is part of the ________ theory of pain.
A) gate-control
B) free nerve ending
C) volley
D) primary process

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The gate-control theory of pain proposes that certain nerve fibers (gate control fibers) in the spinal cord can open or close a gate that permits or blocks pain signals from reaching the brain. This theory suggests that other sensory information, such as the touch of a massage or the application of heat, can activate these gate control fibers, effectively closing the gate to pain signals and reducing the sensation of pain.

The Idea That Fibers in the Sensory Nerves Can Prevent