The Golgi tendon reflex
A) involves the synapse of sensory neurons from the Golgi tendon organs with stimulating interneurons at the spinal cord.
B) prevents contracting muscles from applying excessive tension to tendons.
C) involves the stimulation of alpha neurons leading back to the muscles that are stretching tendons.
D) results in increased tension at tendons.
Answer: B) prevents contracting muscles from applying excessive tension to tendons.
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