Which theory states that impulses generated by pain receptors can be blocked in the spinal cord by signals originating in the brain?
A)gate-control theory
B)bottom-up processing theory
C)vestibular-sense theory
D)top-down processing theory

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The theory described is the gate-control theory, which states that signals from the brain can close the "gate" in the spinal cord, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain.

Which Theory States That Impulses Generated by Pain Receptors Can