Regarding Golgi tendon organ true is ______________?
Correct answer: D. Sense muscle tension
- A. Senses dynamic length of muscle
- B. Involved in reciprocal innervation
- C. a- motor neuron stimulation
- D. Sense muscle tension
Explanation
Golgi tendon organs detect tension generated in a muscle and its tendon, especially during contraction. Muscle spindles detect muscle length and its rate of change, while reciprocal inhibition is mainly mediated through spindle-related pathways.
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