The inverse stretch reflex
Correct Answer: Is a disynaptic reflex activated on change in tension
Description: Golgi tendons organs are encapsulated stretch receptors located in the tendons that causes muscle relaxation when the tension becomes great enough. Golgi tendon organs, unlike the spindles, are in series with the muscle fibers. The tendon organ, like the primary receptor of the muscle spindle, has both a dynamic response and a static response Stretch reflex is monosynaptic while inverse stretch reflex is a disynaptic with a single interneuron inseed between the afferent and efferent limbs The spindle detects muscle length and changes in muscle length, whereas the tendon organ detects muscle tension Afferent for stretch receptor Ia, while for inverse stretch reflex: Ib
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