One's ability to overcome tremendous amounts of pain in certain situations (such as an athlete who plays with a broken foot and does not feel the pain until later)can be partially explained by
A) sympathetic nervous system control mechanisms.
B) the hypnotic induction control theory of pain.
C) an overactive thyroid response (hormone release).
D) the gate-control theory of pain.

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The gate-control theory of pain suggests that pain signals must pass through a "gate" in the spinal cord before reaching the brain. This "gate" can be closed or opened, allowing or blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. Factors such as emotional state, attention, and previous experiences can affect the opening or closing of the gate, and thus influence one's ability to overcome pain in certain situations.

One's Ability to Overcome Tremendous Amounts of Pain in Certain