Pain caused by a heart attack is often interpreted by the brain as coming from the left arm. This is called __________.
A) referred pain
B) phantom pain
C) translocated injury
D) ectopic focus

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Referred pain occurs when pain originating in one part of the body is perceived as coming from another part. In the case of a heart attack, the pain is often felt in the left arm due to the way nerve pathways communicate pain signals to the brain.

Pain Caused by a Heart Attack Is Often Interpreted by the Brain