The gate-control theory of pain states that signals arriving from pain receptors can be blocked by interneurons in the spinal cord.

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According to the gate-control theory of pain, signals from pain receptors can be stopped or allowed to pass through by interneurons in the spinal cord. The interneurons act as gates that either amplify or reduce the sensation of pain. Therefore, option A is true.

The Gate-Control Theory of Pain States That Signals Arriving from Pain