Gate control theory
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gate-control-theory-162-3292108
title:
Gate control theory
text:
The gate control theory of pain asserts that non-painful input closes the nerve "gates" to painful input, which prevents pain sensation from traveling to the central nervous system. The gate control theory of pain describes how non-painful sensations can override and reduce painful sensations. A painful, nociceptive stimulus stimulates primary afferent fibers and travels to the brain via transmission cells. Increasing activity of the transmission cells results in increased perceived pain. Conver
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Theory about pain and the nervous system
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_control_theory
date created:
2005-11-17T21:44:03Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T15:52:53Z
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