I believe the answer is: activation of large nerve fibers in your spinal cord
Gate control theory was popularized by Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall, it views that non-painful area input closes the doors or "gates" to the painful area input, this exist in order to prevents pain sensation from coming through the central nervous system and being transferred across our body.
The best answer would be B-it can rule laws unconstitutional that violate protected rights. The Supreme court has complete jurisdiction. If they decide that a new law go against the Supreme Court, then they can rule it unconstitutional and the law would not be a law anymore.
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