If Professor Gannon were to argue that incoming pain sensations must pass through an opening in the spinal cord and that this opening could be closed, thus blocking ascending pain signals, which of the following theories would Dr. Gannon be arguing?
A)Place
B)Frequency
C)Volley
D)Gate-control

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The gate-control theory of pain suggests that there are mechanisms in the spinal cord that act like a gate, either blocking or allowing pain signals to pass to the brain. Professor Gannon's argument aligns with this theory, as it involves the idea of an "opening" in the spinal cord that can be closed to block pain signals.

If Professor Gannon Were to Argue That Incoming Pain Sensations