Which Type of Proprioceptor Responds to Increases in Muscle Tension

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which type of proprioceptor responds to increases in muscle tension?

• A) Golgi tendon organ
• B) fast-twitch fiber
• C) muscle spindle
• D) slow-twitch fiber

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