Jake trips;he knocks his elbow against the edge of the door jamb while simultaneously stubbing his toe on a chair.Based on the work of von Helmholtz's,which of the following is likely to occur?

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According to von Helmholtz's theory, there is a sequence of events that occurs when there is injury or damage to the body. The first event is the activation of the sensory nerve endings at the site of the injury. The signal then travels to the spinal cord, where it is processed and sent to the brain. Finally, the brain produces the perception of pain. In the case of Jake tripping, the elbow pain is likely to be felt first since that injury occurred before the toe injury. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Jake Trips;he Knocks His Elbow Against the Edge of the Door