Stretch reflexes:

A. occur only in the legs.
B. inhibit antagonistic muscles.
C. mediate flexor activation and withdrawal from a painful stimulus.
D. are initiated by stimulation of Golgi tendon organs.
E. are initiated by stretching of extrafusal muscle fibers.


B

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