The sensitivity of the muscle spindle is maintained by ________.
A. alpha motor neurons
B. gamma motor neurons
C. a stretch reflex
D. secondary afferent (group II) fibers
E. anulospiral endings
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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