The cervical region of the spinal cord lacks associated autonomic nuclei. How will a cross section of the spinal cord in this region differ from a cross section of the thoracic region?
A. There should be no difference in the appearance from one region compared to other regions.
B. Posterior gray horns are lacking in the cervical region.
C. Lateral gray horns are not present in the cervical region.
D. Ventral gray horns are smaller in the cervical region due to fewer motor nuclei.
Answer: C
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