Which of the Following Normally Occurs When a Doctor's Reflex

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following normally occurs when a doctor's reflex hammer taps a patient's patellar tendon?

• A)Alpha motor neurons stimulate contraction of intrafusal fibers in extensor muscles.
• B)Alpha motor neurons stimulate contraction of extrafusal fibers in extensor muscles.
• C)Alpha motor neurons that innervate ipsilateral flexor muscles are stimulated.
• D)Inhibitory interneurons reduce action potential firing in alpha motor neurons to extrafusal fibers of extensor muscles.
• E)Golgi tendon organs in the patellar tendon stimulate the contraction of extrafusal fibers of extensor muscles.

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