How does the stretch reflex protect a muscle?

What will be an ideal response?


Stretching activates the stretch reflex, which in turn contracts the muscle, thereby preventing overstretching.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Polyposis is a small tumor with a pedicle in the mucous membrane of the ________

A) Small intestine B) Colon C) Stomach D) Duodenum

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A newborn passes through the________ of its mother during birth.

A. acetabulum B. false pelvis C. pelvic outlet D. foramen magnum E. obturator foramen

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Liver cells convert

a) Urea into ammonia b) Ammonia into lactic acid c) Lactic acid into urea d) Pyruvic acid into urea e) Ammonia into urea

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