Which of the following theories is currently in use to explain how pain impulses travel and are interpreted in the body?
a. classic gate control theory c. electrical impulse theory
b. sodium ion theory d. hormonal rise theory
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A Correct: The classic gate control theory attempts to explain how pain impulses travel and are experienced and interpreted by the body.
B Incorrect: The sodium ion theory does not serve to explain how pain impulses travel and are interpreted by the body.
C Incorrect: The electrical impulse theory does not serve to explain how pain impulses travel and are interpreted by the body.
D Incorrect: The hormonal rise theory does not serve to explain how pain impulses travel and are interpreted by the body.
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