Tapping on the Patellar Ligament Causes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Tapping on the patellar ligament causes

• A) Reflex contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle
• B) Reflex contraction of the soleus m uscle
• C) Reflex inhibition of the gastrocnem ius musle
• D) Reflex contraction of the quadriceps muscle
• E) Reflex inhibition of the quadriceps muscle

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Definitions:

Potassium Ions

Essential electrolytes in the body that help regulate fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions.

Fluid Interior

Refers to a substance or space inside an object or organism that is filled with fluid or capable of flowing.

Resting Axon

The state of a nerve cell's axon when it is not transmitting an electrical signal, characterized by its resting membrane potential.

Myelin Sheaths

Protective coverings around nerve fibers in the central and peripheral nervous systems, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals.