According to gate theory,distraction relieves pain by doing what?
A)It blocks the release of endorphins in the brain.
B)It inhibits transmission of messages in the spinal cord.
C)It prevents the person from scratching the damaged area.
D)It hyperpolarizes pain receptors on the skin.

Question

According to gate theory,distraction relieves pain by doing what?​
A)It blocks the release of endorphins in the brain.
B)​It inhibits transmission of messages in the spinal cord.
C)​It prevents the person from scratching the damaged area.
D)​It hyperpolarizes pain receptors on the skin.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to gate theory, distraction can relieve pain by inhibiting the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord. Essentially, the distraction input closes the "gate" to the brain, blocking some of the pain signals from being transmitted. This can reduce the perceived intensity of pain. The other choices (A, C, and D) are not consistent with gate theory.

According to Gate Theory,distraction Relieves Pain by Doing What?​

According to Gate Theory,distraction Relieves Pain by Doing What?