The gate-control theory attempts to explain how
A) certain nerve cells in the brain respond to specific features of a visual 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.

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The gate-control theory explains how the nervous system can either block or allow pain signals to pass to the brain. It suggests that the spinal cord contains a "gate" that can be opened or closed to either allow or block pain signals from reaching the brain. Factors like distraction, massage, or medication can influence the opening and closing of this gate.

The Gate-Control Theory Attempts to Explain How