Which theory explains that pain messages from different nerve fibers pass through the same neural area in the spinal cord and that if the gate is "closed" by one pain message, other messages may not be able to pass through?
A)sensory adaptation
B)sensory conflict
C)gate control theory
D)lock-and-key theory

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The gate control theory of pain suggests that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain. According to this theory, pain signals pass through various nerve fibers and their transmission can be modulated (i.e., blocked or allowed) at the spinal cord level, which explains why certain interventions (e.g., rubbing a bumped knee) can alleviate pain.

Which Theory Explains That Pain Messages from Different Nerve Fibers