Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 13 - The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes - Study Guide - True or False - Page 506: 10

Answer

10. True

Work Step by Step

The tendon reflex arc acts to control or inhibit muscle contraction, so that a stimulated muscle does not overstretch, and tear. Stretch receptors react to changes in muscle length and the stretch reflex causes the muscle to contract, The muscle tendon organ reacts to changes in muscle tension; the reflex inhibits contraction ( facilitates relaxation), so that a contracting muscle will not overstretch and become damaged by tearing.
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