Phantom limb pain is believed to be caused by "static" that arises in the spinal cord area responsible for pain signaling. What happens when an amputee is fitted with a prosthetic limb?
A) The pain generally disappears.
B) The pain becomes a dull ache.
C) The pain becomes an itch.
D) The pain becomes a tickle.

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When an amputee is fitted with a prosthetic limb, the brain receives sensory feedback from the prosthetic, which can help reduce or eliminate phantom limb pain by providing a sense of presence and reducing the "static" in the spinal cord.

Phantom Limb Pain Is Believed to Be Caused by "Static