Practice mode Psychology

The gate control theory of pain assumes that pain signals are blocked by which neurons?

Correct answer B. Myelinated neurons

Explanation

Melzack and Wall proposed that activity in large myelinated fibres carrying touch closes a spinal gate, blocking pain signals from thin fibres, which is why rubbing an injury helps.

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