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lracut11

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According to the gate control theory of pain, the spinal cord
 
  A) mechanically relays sensory input information.
  B) modulates the input of sensory information.
  C) does not have the physiological capacity to affect pain perception.
  D) is less important in pain perception than the cerebellum.

Question 2

According to the gate control theory of pain, the structure that is the likely location of the gate is
 
  A) the substantia gelatinosa.
  B) the ventral horns of the spinal cord.
  C) the transverse section of the medulla.
  D) supraspinal nerve endings.



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jliusyl

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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