In the Patellar Tendon Reflex Arc, the Patellar Ligament Is

question 123

Multiple Choice

In the patellar tendon reflex arc, the patellar ligament is stretched, which stretches the quadriceps femoris muscle of the thigh. This reflex will cause the quadriceps femoris to ________ and the hamstrings to ________.

• A) contract; relax
• B) contract; contract
• C) relax; contract
• D) relax; relax

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