Russell's arm was amputated more than a year ago. The phantom limb pain that he experiences in that arm
A)is completely imaginary.
B)always involves activation of the nerves in the stump of the removed limb.
C)can be most effectively treated with local anesthesia.
D)none of these are true

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phantom limb pain is a complex phenomenon that is not completely imaginary; it involves the brain's perception and memory of pain in the absent limb, not just the activation of nerves in the stump. Local anesthesia in the stump area often does not effectively treat phantom limb pain because the pain is perceived in the brain. Therefore, the statement that none of these options are true is correct.

Russell's Arm Was Amputated More Than a Year Ago