Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
There are several different types of pain. Which type of pain occurs after the loss of a body part from an amputation?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Phantom pain. Phantom pain occurs after the loss of a body part due to amputation because the brain still receives signals from the nerves that were once connected to the missing limb, leading to the perception of pain in the absent limb. Nociceptive pain (choice B) is caused by tissue damage or inflammation, Neuropathic pain (choice C) results from damage to the nervous system, and Pain (choice D) is a broad term that does not specify the type of pain experienced after amputation.