Identify the function of Golgi tendon reflexes.
a. Protect muscles and tendons from damages caused by excessive tension
b. Maintain constant length and tension of a muscle and thus maintain posture
c. Removes a body part from a painful stimulus
Answer: a. Protect muscles and tendons from damages caused by excessive tension
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