The stretch reflex is also known as:
Correct answer: D. Myotatic reflex
- A. Stretch reflex
- B. Spinal reflex
- C. Golgi tendon reflex
- D. Myotatic reflex
Explanation
The stretch reflex is also called the myotatic reflex. The stretch reflex or myotatic reflex refers to the contraction of a muscle in response to its passive stretching. When a muscle is stretched, the stretch reflex regulates the length of the muscle automatically by increasing its contractility as long as the stretch is within the physiological limits.
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