It appears that the source of the pain experienced in phantom limb is the:
A) brain
B) amputated stump
C) spinal cord
D) damaged nerves of the remaining part of the limb

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Phantom limb pain is believed to originate from the brain's attempt to reorganize and adjust to the sensory input it's receiving after the amputation of a limb. The brain is essentially trying to make sense of the missing limb and may create sensations of pain, itching, or tingling in an attempt to "fill in" the missing sensory feedback.

It Appears That the Source of the Pain Experienced in Phantom