According to Ronald Melzack, phantom limb sensations can best be explained by
a. the gate control theory.
b. sensory adaptation.
c. the neuromatrix.
d. the release of beta-endorphin.
ANSWER: c
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a) stopping b) occipitation c) resting d) action
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