Sam is curling very heavy weights and suddenly drops them. Which reflex forced this action by Sam to prevent tendon damage?
A. Alpha motor neuron reflex
B. Gamma motor reflex
C. Golgi tendon reflex
D. Muscle spindle reflex
E. Withdrawal reflex
Answer: C
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