A Leading Theory of Phantom Limb Pain Explains That the Experience

question 60

Multiple Choice

A leading theory of phantom limb pain explains that the experience is due to:

• A) expectations of pain.
• B) leftover nerve endings in the missing body part.
• C) an inaccurate "body map" in the brain.
• D) the release of inflammatory substances that cause pain.

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