Which of the following events in a stretch reflex occurs last?
A. Afferent neurons conduct action potentials to the spinal cord.
B. Afferent neurons synapse with alpha motor neurons.
C. Muscle is stretched.
D. Muscle spindle detects stretch of muscle.
E. Alpha motor neurons transmit action potentials to muscle causing contraction.
Answer: E
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