Which of the following statements about the knee-jerk reflex is true?
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Step 1: The knee-jerk reflex, also known as the patellar reflex, is a type of stretch reflex that occurs when the patellar tendon is tapped, causing the quadriceps muscle to contract and the leg to kick out. Show more…
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