Of the following locations in the spinal cord, the one most likely to result in paralysis if it were damaged would be the
A) spinothalamic pathway.
B) ventral horn.
C) spinocerebellar pathway.
D) central canal.

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The ventral horn of the spinal cord contains motor neurons that are responsible for initiating voluntary movements. Damage to this region can result in paralysis as the muscles are unable to receive signals to contract. Damage to the other regions (spinothalamic pathway, spinocerebellar pathway, and central canal) can result in sensory deficits or issues with coordination, but not necessarily paralysis.

Of the Following Locations in the Spinal Cord, the One