Diana (aka Wonder Woman) wakes up one morning to discover that her life will never be the same. Diana realizes that she possesses superhuman abilities-her senses and perceptions now surpass those of ordinary people! Though she does not want to show off or become the subject of government or military scientific experiments, Diana cannot help but explore her newfound powers and abilities. At first it overwhelms her, but with practice, she is able to control her superpowers.
-Diana can still feel pain.However,her powers allow her to close the __________ in the spinal cord to impede any pain she does not want to experience.

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The term "gate" is commonly used in neuroscience to refer to the mechanism in the spinal cord that controls the flow of pain signals to the brain. When this gate is closed, it impedes or blocks the transmission of pain signals, reducing the perception of pain. Therefore, "gate" is the most appropriate term to describe Diana's ability to control her pain perception.

Diana (Aka Wonder Woman) Wakes Up One Morning to Discover