Which theory explains that pain messages from different nerve fibers pass through the same neural area in the spinal cord and that by closing this area other pain messages may not be able to pass?
A)sensory adaptation
B)sensory conflict
C)gate control theory
D)lock and key theory

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The gate control theory proposes that pain messages from different nerve fibers pass through the same neural area in the spinal cord and that by closing this area (the "gate"), other pain messages may not be able to pass. This theory suggests that non-painful stimuli can compete with painful stimuli in order to influence how much pain we perceive.

Which Theory Explains That Pain Messages from Different Nerve Fibers