The gate-control theory attempts to explain how
A) certain nerve cells in the brain respond to specific features of an auditory stimulus.
B) the nervous system blocks or allows pain signals to pass to the brain.
C) the perception of pitch is related to the specific area of the basilar membrane that is activated.
D) taste depends on pairs of opposing neural processes.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gate-control theory explains how the nervous system blocks or allows pain signals to pass to the brain. It proposes that there is a "gate" in the spinal cord that can either allow or block pain signals based on various factors including the amount of activity in other nerve fibers and past experiences.

The Gate-Control Theory Attempts to Explain How