In the Golgi Tendon Reflex

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the Golgi tendon reflex,

• A) muscle spindles detect tension in a tendon.
• B) alpha motor neurons are inhibited causing muscle relaxation.
• C) gamma motor neurons cause muscle contraction.
• D) there is reciprocal innervation to facilitate the reflex.
• E) alpha motor neurons are stimulated causing muscle contraction.

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