A common response to banging one's head is to rub the site of injury. This results in _______ being activated, causing inhibition of interneurons, and hence pain changes.

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Rubbing the site of an injury activates Aβ fibers, which are large-diameter, myelinated sensory fibers involved in the transmission of touch and vibration sensations. This activation can inhibit the transmission of pain signals through a mechanism known as "gate control theory," thereby altering the perception of pain.

A Common Response to Banging One's Head Is to Rub