Reciprocal inhibition produces inhibition of the alpha motor neurons to which of the following?

A. Agonist muscle
B. Agonist muscle and its synergists
C. Antagonist muscle
D. Agonist muscle, its synergists, and its antagonists
E. Homologous muscles in the opposite limb


ANS: C
Rationale: Reciprocal inhibition inhibits the alpha motor neurons to the antagonist muscle.

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