Item #9 of 10

The gate control theory of pain ______________________.

was proposed by Melzack and Wall during the 1960's;
suggests that descending signals may inhibit the transmission of pain signals;
has been supported in part by recent research;
both b and c are correct;
all of the alternatives are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the gate control theory of pain was proposed in the 1960's by Melzack and Wall. It suggests that descending signals may inhibit the transmission of pain signals and has been supported in part by recent research.

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