Define Tendon Organs and Muscle Spindles Relative to the Stretch

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Essay

Define tendon organs and muscle spindles relative to the stretch reflex.

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Definitions:

Developmental

Pertaining to the process of growth and change throughout life, often in the context of psychological or physical maturation.

Corticosteroid

A class of steroid hormones that decrease inflammation in the body and modulate the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and alertness, playing a key role in the body's fight or flight response.

Sympathetic Pathway

The sympathetic pathway is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, preparing the body for rapid reaction to threats.