In the patellar reflex, how does stimulation of the muscle spindle by gamma motor neurons affect sensitivity and reaction time?
A) The muscle spindles become more sensitive and the reflex response occurs more quickly.
B) The muscle spindles become more sensitive and the reflex response occurs more slowly.
C) The muscle spindles become less sensitive and the reflex response occurs more quickly.
D) The muscle spindles become less sensitive and the reflex response occurs more slowly.
E) The muscle spindles become more sensitive but the reflex response time does not change.
Answer: A
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