Physiology When the tension becomes great enough, contraction suddenly ceases and the muscle relaxes, this phenomenon is known as: A Reciprocal innervations B Autocrine innervation C Autogenic inhibition D Converse stretch reflex 💡 Explanation When the tension becomes great enough, contraction suddenly ceases and the muscle relaxes, this phenomenon is known as: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Autogenic inhibition