One of the Key Ideas Behind the Gate-Control Theory of Pain

Multiple Choice

One of the key ideas behind the gate-control theory of pain is that:

A) impulses generated by pain receptors can be blocked in the spinal cord by signals originating in the brain
B) hormones can effectively block the signals of certain neurotransmitters that signal pain
C) pain signals in the brain can be blocked by opposing signals generated in the spinal cord
D) the reticular system can generate signals that will block pain signals as they cross the pons in the lower brain