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Gate control theory of pain following electrical stimulation. Stimulating large-diameter afferents (blue) via electrical stimulation excites inhibitory interneurons (black) in the substantial gelatinosa. This suppresses the stimulation of projection neurons (brown) via C-Fibers, reducing pain perception.
