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If you cut off an octopus's arm, the arm can still move, react, and grab food. How is this possible?

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If you cut off an octopus's arm, the arm can still move, react, and grab food. How is this possible?

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If you cut off an octopus's arm, the arm can still move, react, and grab food. How is this possible?
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