After stretching an intrafusal fiber, the next event is

A) decreased sensitivity to stretching.
B) an increase in action potentials along the associated sensory neuron.
C) a decrease in muscle tension.
D) a decrease in muscle tone.
E) All of the answers are correct.


B) an increase in action potentials along the associated sensory neuron.

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