Although a mild electric current is applied to the skin to alleviate milder pain, extreme pain can be treated by applying the current directly to the
A) injured area of the body.
B) opposite side of the body from where the pain is occurring.
C) hippocampus in the brain.
D) spinal cord.

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Extreme pain can be treated by applying the current directly to the spinal cord. This is because the spinal cord is responsible for transmitting pain signals to the brain, and by disrupting these signals, the sensation of pain can be reduced. This method is known as spinal cord stimulation, and involves implanting an electrode in the spinal cord which is then connected to a small implanted pulse generator that delivers the electrical current.

Although a Mild Electric Current Is Applied to the Skin