Case Studies by Ramachandran on Patients with Phantom Limb Sensations

question 30

Multiple Choice

Case studies by Ramachandran on patients with phantom limb sensations suggest that the:

• A) brain shows little plasticity.
• B) brain has a representation of parts of the body that can be activated when a limb is amputated.
• C) nerve endings from the missing limb continue to send pain signals to the brain so the amputee feels the missing limb.
• D) experience of phantom limb provides good support for mind-body dualism.

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Definitions:

Costocervical Artery

A branch of the subclavian artery that supplies blood to the upper back and neck areas.

Forelimb

The front limb of a vertebrate, equivalent to the arm in humans.

Brachiocephalic Artery

A major blood vessel originating from the arch of the aorta, supplying blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

Right Subclavian Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the right arm and the right side of the head and neck.