You've Stubbed Your Big Toe

Multiple Choice

You've stubbed your big toe.You start rubbing it to reduce the pain.What would the gate control theory of pain say about your action?

A) It should not be helpful since the gate control theory of pain is not valid.
B) Your action will not help since pain gates are closed through the release of endorphins.
C) Your action should help to reduce pain since it prevents the release of endorphins.
D) It should be helpful since nonpainful nerve messages from rubbing your toe will close the pain gate.