Regarding phantom limb sensations,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Functional MRI confirms that sensory and motor areas of the brain are more active when a person feels a phantom limb.
B) Sometimes "phantom limbs" feel like they are stuck in awkward positions.
C) When people lose an arm, they may at first have a phantom arm and hand, while many years later, the phantom may shrink, until only a hand is felt at the shoulder.
D) Phantom limb sensations and the effects of acupuncture can both be explained by the sensory conflict theory.

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While phantom limb sensations and the effects of acupuncture may both involve sensory experiences, they are not explained by the same theory. Phantom limb sensations are thought to be caused by changes in the brain that occur after amputation, while the effects of acupuncture are explained by the stimulation of nerves and release of endorphins. Therefore, option D is false.

Regarding Phantom Limb Sensations,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE