Question

Although Dugan has the lower portion of his leg amputated he still sometimes feels and uncomfortable itching sensation from where his foot would be. This is an example of a _________. A. Somatotopic map B. Mechanoreceptor C. Hommunculus D. Phantom limb

Answer 1

(c) Phantom limb

Step-by-step explanation:

A phantom limb is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb is still attached. Approximately 80 to 100% of individuals with an amputation experience phantom sensations in their amputated limb.