Identify the Following Term(s)

question 12

Short Answer

Identify the following term(s).
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Definitions:

Golgi Tendon Organ

Proprioceptive nerve ending in a tendon.

Homeostatic

Relating to homeostasis, the process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli that are designed to protect the body and maintain homeostasis, occurring without conscious thought.

Knee-Jerk Reflex

Another term for the patellar reflex, indicating the spontaneous kicking movement of the lower leg in response to a sharp tap on the patellar tendon.