Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Tendon Reflex

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the tendon reflex?

• A) It causes a muscle that is being stretched to contract.
• B) It makes the contralateral motor neurons contract.
• C) It makes the ipsilateral motor neurons relax.
• D) It prevents overcontraction of a muscle.
• E) It causes a tendon to contract.

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