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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phantom limb sensation occurs due to altered connections in the cerebral cortex. The area of the brain that used to receive sensory input from the amputated limb is now inactive, but nearby areas of the brain may become activated and misinterpret signals from the remaining nerves, leading to the sensation of the missing limb.

What Causes a Phantom Limb Sensation?​

What Causes a Phantom Limb Sensation?