___________ causes the muscle to contract to prevent overstretching the joint.

A. Reciprocal inhibition
B. The stretch reflex
C. The inverse stretch reflex
D. Pain


B. The stretch reflex

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A) number of doses to be taken each day B) the number of hospital days C) the patient's weight D) the DEA number

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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