When People Undergo Limb Amputation, and Still Report Pain in That

question 79

Multiple Choice

When people undergo limb amputation, and still report pain in that limb, a condition known as may exist.

• A)body pain disorder
• B)phantom pain
• C)hypochondriasis
• D)psychosomatic pain disorder

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Definitions:

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, resulting in siblings that share about 50% of their DNA, similar to regular siblings.

Heritable

Refers to traits or characteristics that can be passed from one generation to the next through genetic inheritance.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, preparing the body to either fight back or flee.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating the body's fight-or-flight response.