Golgi tendon organs are located in ________ and cause muscle to __________ in the tendon reflex. Question options: A muscles; contract B tendons; contract C muscles; relax D tendons; relax
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They are responsible for detecting changes in muscle tension. When tension in the tendon increases, the Golgi tendon organ sends a signal to the muscle to relax, preventing injury. Show more…
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