Which of the following is NOT part of the gate -control theory of pain modulation?
A) Inhibitory interneurons are inhibited by collaterals from the nociceptor afferent.
B) Signals that modify pain originate from higher centers of the brain.
C) Inhibitory interneurons can modulate second -order pain neurons.
D) A nonpainful stimulus can activate the inhibitory interneuron and thereby inhibit the painful stimulus.
E) Inhibitory interneurons are activated by collaterals of Afi fibers that are associated with mechanical stimuli.

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The gate-control theory primarily involves the modulation of pain at the spinal cord level, not signals originating from higher brain centers.

Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Gate