Which theory suggests that input from touch fibers competes with input from pain receptors,possibly preventing pain messages from reaching the brain?

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Gate theory suggests that non-painful input (such as touch) can close the "gates" to the transmission of pain messages to the brain, thus limiting the sensation of pain. This theory proposes that the spinal cord contains a neural "gate" that can prevent pain signals from reaching the brain when non-painful input is simultaneously transmitted to the spinal cord via touch fibers.

Which Theory Suggests That Input from Touch Fibers Competes with Input