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
A
You might also like to view...
Chinese acupuncture can be used to treat pain, but it has been shown to result in more negative side effects of many medications
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The latest cochlear implants make use of which theory of hearing to separate higher and lower tones?
a. frequency b. place c. conduction d. stimulation
Researchers who favor the biological perspective of morality believe that __________ is/are involved in the development of prosocial behaviors
A) synaptic pruning B) innate reflexes C) brain lateralization D) prewired emotional reactions
According to the text, what brain structure is involved in balance and coordination?
a. hippocampus b. cerebellum c. frontal lobes d. thalamus