In response to a tendon being stretched excessively, a tendon organ initiates a somatic spinal reflex that causes

1

contraction of the agonist muscle.
2. relaxation of the antagonist muscle.
3. contraction of the antagonist muscle.
4. relaxation of the agonist muscle.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 4 only
e) 3 and 4


e

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