What Causes a Phantom Limb Sensation?​

question 16

Multiple Choice

What causes a phantom limb sensation?​

• A)The spinal cord gets out of alignment.
• B)​The stump where the limb was amputated continues to irritate receptors.
• C)​Neurons form altered connections in the cerebral cortex.
• D)​People who cannot accept their loss experience an emotional reaction.

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Definitions:

Cortex Development

The process of growth and maturation of the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for cognitive functions.

Neural Networks

Computing systems vaguely inspired by the biological neural networks of animal brains, designed to recognize patterns and solve problems.

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building blocks of the nervous system.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons that allow for the transmission of chemical or electrical signals, facilitating communication within the brain.