Brain Pain Pathways

Item #10 of 10

The blocking of pain transmission may be mediated by ________________.

a descending neuronal pathway;

endorphin neurotransmitters;

midbrain projections;

a mechanism similar to that proposed by the gate-control theory;

all of the alternatives are correct;

INCORRECT - Although this statement is correct, a better alternative is provided.

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		a descending neuronal pathway;
		endorphin neurotransmitters;
		midbrain projections;
		a mechanism similar to that proposed by the gate-control theory;
		all of the alternatives are correct;