The Golgi tendon reflex
A. prevents skeletal muscles from tensing excessively.
B. prevents muscles from contracting.
C. helps to overcome pain.
D. aids in sending sensory information to the muscles.
E. helps to gain balance through a complex series of muscular contractions.
Answer: A
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