The Pain Gate Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Whare is the pain gate located?
A
The gray matter of the spinal cord in the posterior horn. The area where it is found is called the substantia gelatinosa
2
Q
Why might the gate be opened?
A
To increase awareness
3
Q
Why would the gate be closed?
A
To block pain messages from getting to the brain
4
Q
What happens to the gate if A beta fibres are stimulated?
A
They excite the substantia gelatinosa is excited and thew gate is closed to pain inpulses
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