How Do the Golgi Tendon Organs Help to Prevent Structural

question 13

Multiple Choice

How do the Golgi tendon organs help to prevent structural damage to muscles in cases of extreme stretch?

• A)They stimulate the nociceptors which cause severe pain for the individual.
• B)They inhibit contraction of the agonist and facilitate the antagonist.
• C)They facilitate contraction of the agonist to prohibit further stretch.
• D)They stimulate the free nerve endings which cause cocontraction around the area.

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