The gate-control theory of pain perception says that the action of endorphins in the brain acts as a gate that will either allow the perception of pain or block that perception.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gate-control theory of pain suggests that pain signals passing through the spinal cord can be modulated or blocked by gates in the spinal cord, not by the action of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins can modulate pain perception but are not the primary mechanism described by the gate-control theory.

The Gate-Control Theory of Pain Perception Says That the Action