Which of the following is true regarding the tendon reflex?

A) It makes the ipsilateral motor neurons relax.
B) It causes a muscle that is being stretched to contract.
C) It prevents overcontraction of a muscle.
D) It makes the contralateral motor neurons contract.
E) It causes a tendon to contract.


C

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