The Phenomenon of Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation Can Most

question 102

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of phantom limb pain after amputation can most easily be explained by:

• A)a change in the cortex's response to inputs.
• B)stimulation of the nerve endings of the stump.
• C)collateral stimulation of the thalamus.
• D)degeneration of the cortical area representing the lost limb.

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