The Stretch Reflex Initiated by Tapping on the Patellar Tendon

question 4

Multiple Choice

The stretch reflex initiated by tapping on the patellar tendon causes muscle contraction by which of the following mechanisms?

• A)Activation of type Ia sensory fibers
• B)Activation of type Ib sensory fibers
• C)Activation of gamma motor neurons
• D)Activation of inhibitory interneurons

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Boreal Forest

A vast biome characterized by dense forests of coniferous trees, located in northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, also known as taiga.

Coniferous

Referring to trees that bear cones, such as pines and firs, often evergreen and found in cooler climates.

Forest Type

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Tropical Rain Forest

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