In the gate-control theory of pain,the brain is also capable of generating pain entirely on its own.

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The gate control theory of pain, proposed by Melzack and Wall in 1965, suggests that pain signals are transmitted through nerve fibers to the spinal cord and brain, which can then close a neurological "gate" to block or inhibit the pain signals, ultimately reducing the perception of pain. However, the brain can also generate pain on its own without the presence of any external injury or stimulus, also known as neuropathic pain. Therefore, option A is true.

In the Gate-Control Theory of Pain,the Brain Is Also Capable