Which statement describes an example of referred pain?
A)A football player develops pain at the base of the big toe as a result of pushing off repeatedly.
B)You stub your toe on a rock and feel a sudden,stinging pain.
C)You touch a hot stove and retract your hand immediately.
D)A heart attack victim feels pain radiating from the left arm.

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Referred pain occurs when pain is felt in a part of the body other than the actual site of injury or dysfunction. A common example is a heart attack victim feeling pain radiating from the left arm, even though the damage is occurring in the heart.

Which Statement Describes an Example of Referred Pain