The main function of muscle spindles is
a) to sense tension applied to a tendon.
b) to sense referred pain.
c) to perceive cutaneous sensations.
d) to sense changes in muscle length.
e) to sense muscle fatigue.
d
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A. Pancreas B. Gall bladder C. Liver D. All of the answers are correct.
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a. true b. false