Which stretch reflex is the most appropriate to test when attempting to diagnose damage to the radial nerve?

A) the ankle jerk
B) the knee jerk
C) the brachioradialis tendon jerk
D) the triceps jerk
E) the biceps tendon jerk


D) the triceps jerk

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. synaptic B. parallel C. dendritic D. recurrent

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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