The "Knee Jerk" or Stretch Reflex Is Due to the Activation

question 3

Multiple Choice

The "knee jerk" or stretch reflex is due to the activation of the

• A) Golgi tendon organ
• B) muscle spindle

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Definitions:

Cytoplasmic Extensions

Projections from the cell body which include structures like axons and dendrites in neurons, allowing for cell communication and interaction.

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue and are embedded in the bone matrix.

Foramen

A natural opening or passage, especially in bone, through which nerves and blood vessels may pass.

Fissure

A deep, narrow, elongated cleft or groove on the surface of an organ or tissue.