With regard to a thermal burn injury, the zone of coagulation:

A) may undergo necrosis within 24 to 48 hours after the burn.
B) surrounds the central part of the burn and is often inflamed.
C) is the area least affected by the burn and will likely recover.
D) is the central part of the burn and suffers the most damage.

Answer: D) is the central part of the burn and suffers the most damage.