Which of the following helps to explain an athlete's ability to play with a broken foot and not feel the pain until much later?

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The gate-control theory of pain suggests that pain signals can be blocked or allowed to pass through a "gate" in the spinal cord, based on various factors such as the individual's attention and the presence of competing sensory information. It is possible that the athlete's focused attention on the game and other sensory information may have temporarily blocked the pain signals from reaching his or her brain.

Which of the Following Helps to Explain an Athlete's Ability