What is deafferentation?

A) an excess of incoming sensory input
B) a loss of incoming sensory input
C) a loss of motor output
D) temporary muscle paralysis

Deafferentation

Loss of incoming sensory input, usually due to damage to sensory fibers; also, loss of any afferent input to a structure.

Motor Output

The physical response or movement produced by the nervous system in response to internal or external stimuli.