According to the gate-control theory, passage of pain impulses may be naturally blocked:
A) at the synapse by entry of other sensory impulses.
B) by the stress response.
C) by administration of morphine directly into the spinal cord.
D) by referring the pain to other parts of the body.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gate-control theory suggests that non-painful input closes the "gates" to painful input, which prevents pain sensation from traveling to the central nervous system. This occurs at the synapse by the entry of other sensory impulses.

According to the Gate-Control Theory, Passage of Pain Impulses May