Golgi Tendon Organs Detect Excessive Contraction

question 47

True/False

Golgi tendon organs detect excessive contraction.

---

Definitions:

Mesodermal Tissue

The middle layer of the three primary germ layers in an embryo that develops into connective tissue, blood, muscle, and internal organs.

Chelicerae

Paired appendages near the mouth of arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions, used for feeding.

Spiders

Arachnids characterized by eight legs, chelicerae with fangs that inject venom, and the ability to produce silk, often used to make webs for catching prey.

Subduing Prey

The act of overpowering or bringing under control an organism intended as food by a predator.