× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
j
4
m
4
n
3
m
3
R
3
V
3
e
3
w
3
j
3
a
3
a
3
h
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Cell Biology
New Topic  
ppk ppk
wrote...
Valued Member
On Hiatus
Posts: 3560
Rep: 58 2
13 years ago
Discuss pain modulation as it relates to the gate control theory.
Read 1478 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
Staff Member
13 years ago
In the gate control theory, pain is lessened because there is an integrated response that partially inhibits the stimuli sent up the pain pathway. A\({\beta}\) fibers help block the pain transmission when they synapse on inhibitory interneurons and enhance the inhibitory activity. If the inhibitory neuron is stimulated by both the A\({\beta}\) and the C fibers, the integrated response of decreased pain is sent up the ascending pathway.
- Master of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1030 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 768
  
 613
  
 732
Your Opinion
Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?
Votes: 146
Previous poll results: Do you trust social media networks with protecting your privacy?