The Proportion of Offenders Receiving Probation as Part of Their

question 151

True/False

The proportion of offenders receiving probation as part of their sentence has remained at just over 40 percent over the past decade.

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Definitions:

Stretch Reflex

A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.

Quadriceps Femoris

A group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, which are crucial for walking, running, and jumping by extending the knee.

Hamstrings

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.