Karen was studying for her biology exam when she came across the term ‘gate control theory’. She asked her friend Olivia, ‘What is the gate control theory?’
A. Olivia replied, ‘It’s a theory that suggests specific nerve fibers are responsible for transmitting pain signals.’
B. Olivia replied, ‘It’s a theory that suggests there is a ‘gate’ in the spinal cord that can either allow or block pain signals.’
C. Olivia replied, ‘It’s a theory that explains how pain signals are processed in the brain.’
D. Olivia replied, ‘It’s a theory that proposes the brain can regulate the intensity of pain signals.’
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Emily, Josiah, and Francis are in a health class learning about various health conditions. Their teacher, Rylee, asks them about chronic fatigue syndrome. Can you help them answer? What exactly is chronic fatigue syndrome?
A. A condition characterized by persistent muscle pain
B. A condition characterized by persistent sleep disturbances
C. A condition characterized by persistent cognitive difficulties
D. A condition characterized by persistent feelings of tiredness, listlessness, and other symptoms