When you go to the cosmetologist for a facial wax,she will press her finger against the part of your face she has just pulled hair out of.The resulting decrease in your discomfort is best accounted for by the _________ theory.
A)Substance P
B)massage
C)pressure
D)gate

Question

When you go to the cosmetologist for a facial wax,she will press her finger against the part of your face she has just pulled hair out of.The resulting decrease in your discomfort is best accounted for by the _________ theory.​ 
A)Substance P 
B)massage 
C)pressure 
D)gate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gate theory suggests that the sensation of pain can be blocked or decreased by other types of sensory input, such as pressure. Therefore, when the cosmetologist presses her finger against the area where hair has been pulled, it may close the "gate" and decrease the sensation of pain. Substance P is a neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of pain signals, and massage may provide some temporary relief but is not directly related to the gate theory.

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