Phantom pain is the sensation of pain in a body part that is no longer there. It is believed to be the result of neural reorganization in the cortex, where the brain cells that used to receive input from the missing limb continue to be active and generate pain signals. It is not related to peripheral nerve damage or have no physiological basis.

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Phantom Pain

Question 54

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Phantom pain:

A) Occurs in limbs that have been injured
B) Appears to be a result of damage to the peripheral nerves
C) Is probably the result of neural reorganization in the cortex
D) Has no physiological basis

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