Pain that is perceived as being superficial but actually is caused by an underlying organ is called _____ pain.
A) phantom
B) referred
C) chronic
D) acute

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Referred pain is pain that is felt in a location other than where the source of the pain is. In this case, the pain is perceived as being superficial, but is actually caused by an underlying organ, making it an example of referred pain. Phantom pain is pain perceived in a nonexistent limb or body part, chronic pain lasts for an extended period of time, and acute pain is sudden and typically resolves when the underlying cause is treated.

Pain That Is Perceived as Being Superficial but Actually Is