In vertebrates, the location of spinal cord damage determines the region of the body that is impaired. Which of the following does NOT contribute to this relationship?

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Ganglia within the brain are not directly related to the location of spinal cord damage, and therefore do not contribute to the relationship between the location of spinal cord damage and the impaired region of the body. The other options (B, C, and D) all play a role in this relationship. The localization of spinal ganglia and organization of spinal nerves are directly related to the specific spinal cord segment and region of the body they innervate. The segmentation of the spinal cord itself also contributes to the specificity of the location of the damage and the resulting impairment.

In Vertebrates, the Location of Spinal Cord Damage Determines the Region